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theicecreamdan
03-05-2011, 09:59 PM
So I'm in the middle of planning my dream (short term) aquarium. I'm keeping my volume the same, but adjusting my square footage.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5501053355_b57cb21248_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49192089@N08/5501053355/)
DSC_2242 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49192089@N08/5501053355/) by theicecreamdan (http://www.flickr.com/people/49192089@N08/), on Flickr
This is what I'm working with for now I don't like reaching over the canopy every time I have to go elbows wet, so bye-bye canopy.
So with those things in mind, what are some things you creative people have as features of your stand that you like?
Edit: Oh yeah, it was a big pain to fit my sump in there, and its actually sort of small I think. So open-ness is key
and don't worry about incorporating the litter box
patrickj4453
03-06-2011, 10:09 PM
looking forward to working with you dan!
talk to you soon!
theicecreamdan
03-09-2011, 06:53 PM
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5504263732_664d9fb558.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49192089@N08/5504263732/)
new (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49192089@N08/5504263732/) by theicecreamdan (http://www.flickr.com/people/49192089@N08/), on Flickr
So this is what I have so far, anybody have any ideas?
Waves in Glass
03-09-2011, 07:22 PM
make a false side panel to make acces for maximum sump installation.
dwrig
03-10-2011, 05:23 PM
I went with removable panels on 3 sides for max sump and easiest access. Going with the same removable theme, my canopy is an ultralight 3 sided frame sheeted with 1/4 inch mahogany ply. The lights and fan are on a separate frame that sits on top of the tank. I plan on replacing the frame with the bent conduit/pipe/hanger technique when I go to LED lighting. Should allow completely unobstructed "elbows wet" access.
theicecreamdan
03-13-2011, 11:10 AM
here's where I'm at
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5523074795_c6d4cb56ed_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49192089@N08/5523074795/)
complete (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49192089@N08/5523074795/) by theicecreamdan (http://www.flickr.com/people/49192089@N08/), on Flickr
Thoughts?
theicecreamdan
03-13-2011, 04:30 PM
Did some more on the stand
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5524681760_00ba62f7fd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49192089@N08/5524681760/)
aqua2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49192089@N08/5524681760/) by theicecreamdan (http://www.flickr.com/people/49192089@N08/), on Flickr
splitkooks
03-15-2011, 12:16 PM
that looks killer.....
on the reverse, remember lots of cord outlet holes.....maybe think of wiring the stand to have extension cords/surges/outlets BUILT in and waterproofed, that way you only need to run 1-2 grounded cords out side the stand....
Maybe think of waterproofing, or splash-guarding the sump area.....possible over flows, or filter sock clogs and thusly bubble-overs....
unbereefable
03-17-2011, 06:55 PM
Looks good. If you don't mind, PM the price that dude is charging to build that 'cuz it looks like a pretty bad ass stand. Thanks.
I like this. I agree with splitkooks, I didn't do that on my last stand and ended up having issues with rotting from the salt and water splashing.
theicecreamdan
03-17-2011, 10:03 PM
I like the idea of wiring the stand.
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