Jokers 75g upgrade build

[Joker]

Figured I would share the progress with everyone. I don't know exactly how fast this will progress but hey it will be fun. I did up a 3d model of what I would like it to look like. I think I have it all correct. The only things that I forgot to add in the model is quick disconnects. How thick should the glass be for outside box(drains)? Let me know what you guys think.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Looks good. I'd think that reversing the plumbing so that the returns are closer on the grow out tank. Less of a run than further away.

 

[Joker]

Looks good. I'd think that reversing the plumbing so that the returns are closer on the grow out tank. Less of a run than further away.

I wanted to that but my 40g frag tank is already drilled that way. I mean i could swap the 75g around as it's not drilled yet. Would it hurt the drain line if I swapped it?

 

[chadfish]

Figured I would share the progress with everyone. I don't know exactly how fast this will progress but hey it will be fun. I did up a 3d model of what I would like it to look like. I think I have it all correct. The only things that I forgot to add in the model is quick disconnects. How thick should the glass be for outside box(drains)? Let me know what you guys think.

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Looks great, what is under the frag tank? Also will you be painting the backs? Might hide the long run from the frag tank.

 

[Joker]

Looks great, what is under the frag tank? Also will you be painting the backs? Might hide the long run from the frag tank.

Nothing it's just a frame. I store my portable frag tank there when it's not inuse. Yes I do plan on painting the 75s back

 

[Joker]

All the plumbing has been ordered and will be here by friday, got the 40b sump, next I got to get glass cut for the baffles

 

[Joker]

Damn I hate when I don't think. I forgot to measure the inside of the stand before getting my new 40b sump. Well now I go to put the sump into the stand and it won't fit. It's off by 1.25" like whyyyyy. So I have to scrap my plans of having all this room with a 40b and go with a smaller 20L. Uuhh

 

[chadfish]

Damn I hate when I don't think. I forgot to measure the inside of the stand before getting my new 40b sump. Well now I go to put the sump into the stand and it won't fit. It's off by 1.25" like whyyyyy. So I have to scrap my plans of having all this room with a 40b and go with a smaller 20L. Uuhh

No way to disassemble and build around the sump?

 

[Joker]

No way to disassemble and build around the sump?

No I was thinking the samething. The outer frame is in the way too and I'm horrible with wood working lol.

 

[cablez]

Can you go a taller sump??? like a 29 gallon??? You gotta think...if them things drain back into a 20 gallon O_O......I had a low boy, and a deep blue connected, and the water drain after power loss, about 3/4 filled my 55 gallon sump.

 

[Joker]

Do you guys think if I put 2x4s where the red lines are in the attached pic, would it add the support the stand needs?

 

[ChrisV]

Do you guys think if I put 2x4s where the red lines are in the attached pic, would it add the support the stand needs?
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Instead of a center beam?

 

[Joker]

Instead of a center beam?

Yes instead of having the piece going from top to bottom in the middle. I want to remove this piece and a chunk of the bottom trim. Is put a x and scribbled the parts I want to remove. I would be placing 2x4s in each corner and can put the across the tops too

 

[ChrisV]

I did have a 48inch tank on a stand with no center support, but the top beam was doubled up 2x6s. I had a vertical center support in the back. Corner posts were beefy too. It's possible, but required some substantial overbuilding. If I were to do it again I would probably make the center vertical post removable, put the sump in, set up the plumbing, and then screw down the vertical.

 

[ChrisV]

Actually I think I ended up adding a center like a year into that tanks life.

 

[Joker]

Actually I think I ended up adding a center like a year into that tanks life.

I wouldn't be able to have a center brace with a 40b. The tank would be In the way of the brace.

 

[Joker]

Actually I think I ended up adding a center like a year into that tanks life.

But I can put 2 braces on either side of the opening.

 

[ChrisV]

But I can put 2 braces on either side of the opening.

Would it be in the way because the sump tank is too wide?

 

[Joker]

Would it be in the way because the sump tank is too wide?

If I put the braces at the ends no. But if I put a brace in the center yes.

 

[ChrisV]

If I put the braces at the ends no. But if I put a brace in the center yes.

Got it. What about a thinner brace? Could you fit it if you have 1x4 verticals instead of 2x4? I would be down with doubling up on the end and adding the 1x4s in the center.