Stand/plumbing plans

Hey guys,

I got these plans off the net and kinda changed it to fit my tank and it's dimensions. I was thinking about using 2x2s for the frame and oak for the rest of the tank. I was just wondering if I should use something else for the frame, are 2x2's too weak?

I had a dream last night that I had built the stand and had it set up and everything and while i was sleeping the stand tipped over and shattered all over the floor!! so as you can see, now i really want to build this stand right and have it be sturdy. I want to be able to fit a 10g sump and a 5g or 2.5g fuge underneath it, I think i'm going to have a battle with space on this one. But I just wanted to see if I have it right and see what you guys think! Plus can you guys tell me if my plumbing seems alright?






plumbing plan (sorry for the blurriness)

 

oh shoot, i meant to put this in the diy section..i didn't mean to put it in general!! sorry!!!

 

If you put a 90 degree split to the fuge, there is going to need to be a ball valve to return pressure and divert the water to the fuge located below the split. Your other two valves would remain in place for a total of three.

 

I would always use 2x4s in the construction of a stand. Look at page one of my thread (hyperlink below), where ReefSparky left a pic of a basic stand in progress. You can also see how my stand was built. You can see how I modded the stand (with 2x4s) to accommodate the load.

http://www.3reef.com/forums/show-off-your-fish-tanks/pharmrjohns-90g-thread-52614.html

 

why would you need a valve above the tee. You have one below where john said and one on the line to the fuge so I don't see why one is needed above unless it is for precaution. Is that why you would need one there?

 

I would consider that a Master Tee. You could adjust the total flow while keeping the same percentage to both the sump and the fuge.

 

Would it look something like this. Kind of still in the works. And this one is with two overflows.

 

Yes, that valve is more like a master valve. I want to be able to control the total flow to both the sump and the fuge...Thanks John!!

about the stand, so the corners of the posts would look like this?


and thanks for the tips guys!!

Is having the incoming pipe outlet face upwards ideal? is it better to have it that way?

 

Yes. If the tank is 90g or less, resting the remaining on vertical 3/4" plywood should do it. Research it a little more, but your corners are correct. Again, take a look at my stand for reference.

 

Thanks John, I think I have it pictured in my head. By vertical 3/4" you mean like 3/4" thick plywood right? Should I keep the center post as well? (the one in the middle, on the front and back of the stand)