Jokers 75g upgrade build
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Hmmm that's already a pretty narrow center board. I see why you don't want to go more narrow. Honestly I wouldn't feel comfortable modifying as you propose with the two side vertical posts.
What about building a sump tank that fits the space? It's a sump, it doesn't have to look beautiful. You could certainly deconstruct the 40b and make it two inches narrower. I am not super jazzed about cutting glass (but people do it!). You could probably pay a glass shop to cut it down for you. You could use the trim pieces to make a eurobrace.
Alternatively acrylic diy isn't so bad.
What about building a sump tank that fits the space? It's a sump, it doesn't have to look beautiful. You could certainly deconstruct the 40b and make it two inches narrower. I am not super jazzed about cutting glass (but people do it!). You could probably pay a glass shop to cut it down for you. You could use the trim pieces to make a eurobrace.
Alternatively acrylic diy isn't so bad.
I should add, that me not feeling comfortable doing it should carry no weight at all. I'm not an engineer or a carpenter.
chadfish
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I’ve built a sump before. Not too hard to install baffles in a glass tank using silicone. Just need a saw to cut the plexiglass. Much cheaper too
Oh I have built several tanks and stands, but I have always opted to overbuild rather than trust math to tell me how sturdy it needs to be.
Plexiglass is a pretty expensive material at the thickness he will need to construct the whole sump. The glass tank he currently has won't fit. I think the cheapest option here is to take apart the 40 breeder and use the front and back as is, then ask a glass shop to cut two inches off of the long side of the bottom panel and the side panels. Then reassemble using the strips of left over glass as eurobrace.
Alternatively, a 20 long should cost $20 during a dollars per gallon sale!
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Joker
Viking Corals
Update for everyone. I had my stepson father come over and help with the stand. He isnq carpenter by trade and he told me where to reinforce. Here's what I did
Sense reinforcing I have dry fit some of the plumbing
I also added some foam under the main tank
Next project is to glue some of the plumbing and come up with a rock scape.
Sense reinforcing I have dry fit some of the plumbing
I also added some foam under the main tank
Next project is to glue some of the plumbing and come up with a rock scape.
BiGGiePauls33
Current BRS President
I could be wrong, but pretty sure foam is only supposed to go under tanks without trim on them.
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Joker
Viking Corals
I said the same thing but my stepson father said it will help if there is any pressure points.
BiGGiePauls33
Current BRS President
I believe tank manufacturers say not to use them, but could be wrong. I'd look that up before listening to a carpenter.
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Joker
Viking Corals
Ok I will thank you
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Joker
Viking Corals
Tank is filled and running smoothly. But definitely had a hiccup that I didn't see coming. While I was making water to get the tank running I had my heaters split up one in the frag tank and one in the 75g. Well the one in the frag tank was malfunctioning and was stuck on (of course). I didn't know this as it's usually plugged into my apex and would turn on and on that way. Needless to say my frag tank Temps jumped to 84 degrees and was that way over night without me knowing. I had a bunch of coral from my cube in there too and now they are toast. It sucks but what can I do. End rant lol. Here's a few pics of my rock scape and sump area.
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Viking Corals
Man the reefing gods have frowned upon me sense this upgrade. First I lost basically all my high end corals, lost 90% of my frag tank, today my doser decided to not connect to the internet, and I also spotted Dino showing up. Wtf why me I can't seem to catch a break. After all the money just spent upgrading I'm thinking of quitting.
Ugh. I'm sorry to hear about your tank. Hang in there!
