I am getting close to the install of my new 265g. I had to get the floor reinforced and that is done. Despite the size I am jumping from a small marine tank 30 years ago to this one now. I will probably make mistakes, but I learned enough to learn that going as big as possible is good. So, there we are...
Now I am looking at the stand. I wanted to have no supporting verticals in the middle. To accomplish this I am getting a top platform welded out of 2" U-channel for the front edge and 2" angle iron for the rest with some 2" angle bracing across front to back. This should give me nearly zero deflection under load. I plan to protect the steel with poly.
The question is how to design the legs. What size, what spacing along the back? What wood? I will wrap the main load bearing elements with 1/2 cabinet plywood, likely cherry, and oil finish. I will likely mount doors with magnets but have them rest on a mounting lip. I am a decent woodworker with a good shop so I can tackle most things.
By way of reference, the tank is 7'x2'x30". There are two pre-drilled 1-3/4" holes in the back corners. The sump will be an Eshopps 300 and Supreme magdrive 2400 pump.
I'l like to make the system as sound tight as possible while also providing ventilation. Should I install a circulating fan somewhere?
I am a newbie in this group, but I hope to make the next meeting to hear about fluorescence! I am actually a chemist by training so this is all most interesting to me.
Dominic
Now I am looking at the stand. I wanted to have no supporting verticals in the middle. To accomplish this I am getting a top platform welded out of 2" U-channel for the front edge and 2" angle iron for the rest with some 2" angle bracing across front to back. This should give me nearly zero deflection under load. I plan to protect the steel with poly.
The question is how to design the legs. What size, what spacing along the back? What wood? I will wrap the main load bearing elements with 1/2 cabinet plywood, likely cherry, and oil finish. I will likely mount doors with magnets but have them rest on a mounting lip. I am a decent woodworker with a good shop so I can tackle most things.
By way of reference, the tank is 7'x2'x30". There are two pre-drilled 1-3/4" holes in the back corners. The sump will be an Eshopps 300 and Supreme magdrive 2400 pump.
I'l like to make the system as sound tight as possible while also providing ventilation. Should I install a circulating fan somewhere?
I am a newbie in this group, but I hope to make the next meeting to hear about fluorescence! I am actually a chemist by training so this is all most interesting to me.
Dominic