I have a 75 gallon RR tank. I was given a stand however the corner overflow is in direct line with the stand. Im thinking about cutting/drilling into the supports to run the lines and supporting the stand with 2x4's. Thoughts? Recommendations? Or would be safer to buy a new stand? Pics are below thanks.
Stand question
- Thread starter Silkyslim
- Start date
Yeah I'm leaning that way, just wanted feedback from people with more experience in this than me.
- Location
- Kings Park, NY
I wouldn't. The return especially will remove more than 80% of the brace. Best bet is to build a new stand yourself or have one built for you.
- Location
- BRONX NEW YORK
YOU CAN GET BY WITHOUT CUTTING INTO THE STAND JUST BUY A COUPLE OF ELBOWS.. I HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM...WITH MY DRILLED(BOTTOM)TANK...IF YOU'DE LIKE..LOOK AT THE WAY I OVERCAME THE PROBLEM...A COUPLE OF ELBOWS DID THE TRICK WITHOUT ALTERING THE PRESSURE OF THE WATER FLOW...THE PART THAT WILL HELP YOU IS AT 4 MIN 40 SECONDS INTO THE VIDEO....HOPE THIS HELPS...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMfCDpt9bXs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMfCDpt9bXs
If you look again at his pics you'll see that the holes are directly on top of the beams in the stand. There's no room for elbows. I watched your video but didn't see any similarity. From the tank your pipes go straight down.
- Location
- BRONX NEW YORK
I had a problem with the return pumps(2) not being able to go staight up with the p.v.c. Thats why i used the elbows...and your right....took another look at the pic...i didnt realize how close the holes were to the stand...theres not enough clearence...best bet...buy a new stand...:/
From what I can see from your photos your tank is not in the right position on the stand. If you were to put it in the right place you can them mark with a sharpie exactly were the holes need to be. It would then be easier to access how much you actually have to cut away. It may not be as much as you think. It appears that they are 2x4s on its side which may not be as structurally important as you think. It would be helpful to see an image of stand under the top lip. There may be additional support that can not be seen in the pix.
loneracer05
Advanced Reefer
- Location
- suffolk county
I think you could cut it and reinforce around that area a bit nd it'll b fine
IMO the stand was built WRONG...the way the 2X4s were placed! The tank should sit on the 2" side to prevent warping!
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