Dingo's 93G SPS cube *new stuff (9/28)*

Now that would be awesome.

 

Thanks, I was considering doing it before and decided not to due to the fact that when i examined other stands, they were constructed this way. Even after construction I still questioned the structural integrity of this method and was considering adding extra load bearing supports. With you stating this, I think i will go do it right away as opposed to thinking it over some more lol

 

You have the right idea.

 

These are my thoughts on the stand, the setup you have looks ok but it would be a DISASTER to have your stand buckle a month from now because it couldn't handle the stress from all the weight. My dad used to be a general contractor building houses so he understands all the stress factors/weight displacement for things like stands. Here is a rough sketch of the design he used to help me build my stand. My tank weighs roughly 1400 pounds loaded and is sitting about 4 feet off the ground. Any questions let me know! Also attached is the stand as is now... I still have to attach the crown molding to the upper edge of the side panels to cover the gap.

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http://www.3reef.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32326&stc=1&d=1281977749
http://www.3reef.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32327&stc=1&d=1281977749

 

Lookin great man. I like that you started with a refugium right off the bat. That should help everything stay stable through the cycle. What size return pump are you using?

 

I had a rio HF17 but it was pretty crappy so i am going to pick up a new one right now. Will probably go with a mag 9.5 or something similar?

 

Can I ask what was crappy about your rio pump?

 

Looking good I am glad someone else saw that stand just add some 2x4's and you will be good. Better safe then sorry... I don't think those screws could hold the 1000 lbs weight for long... Other then that nice tank size and build!

 

just goes along with the saying: you get what you pay for

http://www.3reef.com/forums/general-reef-topics/why-does-happen-return-pumps-93946.html

 

updated my light pictures, still have to figure out how to do a 24 hour time lapse!

Also, all params are fish safe so i will be adding some in a week or two.