Stand design

[theicecreamdan]

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]

looking forward to working with you dan!
talk to you soon!

[theicecreamdan]

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]

make a false side panel to make acces for maximum sump installation.

[dwrig]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[adfb]

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]

I like the idea of wiring the stand.