Stand question

[Silkyslim]

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.

 

[jaa1456]

personally I wouldn't cut into that stand. That thing looks old as it is anyways. The stand looks oversized, I never liked messing with stands once they were built.

 

[Silkyslim]

personally I wouldn't cut into that stand. That thing looks old as it is anyways. The stand looks oversized, I never liked messing with stands once they were built.

Yeah I'm leaning that way, just wanted feedback from people with more experience in this than me.

 

[Alex]

with the stand being old I'd be leary of cutting into the supports. They could crack as a results.

 

[strgazr27]

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.

 

[nittinid]

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

 

[NL146]

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.

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

 

[nittinid]

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...:/

 

[artie1209]

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]

I think you could cut it and reinforce around that area a bit nd it'll b fine

 

[Silkyslim]

I'll take more pics of the stand when I get home.


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[albano]

IMO the stand was built WRONG...the way the 2X4s were placed! The tank should sit on the 2" side to prevent warping!

 

[Silkyslim]

I honestly think the stand was for a 55 gal or a non RR tank. To be safe Im gonna buy a stand. Thanks to everyone who responded.