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.


DSC_2242 by theicecreamdan, 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]

new by theicecreamdan, 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


complete by theicecreamdan, on Flickr

Thoughts?

[theicecreamdan]

Did some more on the stand


aqua2 by theicecreamdan, 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.