Ali's 90g Cube Build

CollectOyster04 · May 5, 2020

My apologies. Just saw frame is 31". Not much help here ! Lol

alimac122 · May 5, 2020

CollectOyster04 said:
Not sure if you measured the opening of the door frame itself, or from each side of the door stop trim. But, just measured one of my door openings and if I were to remove the trim, I get about 30 ¼". Don't know if that would be enough clearance, but taking the trim off, reattaching, and a quick paint touch up, may be the quickest, cheapest and easiest way to go about it.

it won’t be enough clearance for the base. The base is at 31”
And the height is 32”

Grimreefer89 · May 5, 2020

If you decide to sleeve it measure the square tubing and go to home depot and get a size or 2 smaller... id get about four foot so i had a solid 6inches sticking up. So theres no way it could slide off.

andrewey · May 5, 2020

I like @Grimreefer89 's idea, mostly because if you don't rent it, you can buy the angle grinder and a pack of cut off wheels for ~$20 from harbor freight and then you've have a fun toy after your tank is set up

If you do decide to go wood, I usually suggest these plans:

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littlefishy · May 5, 2020

Grimreefer89 has the best idea. I weld my own projects when I need to doing remodels, but what he suggested is better than welding, bcs you can take it apart when you want to take it back out instead of calling a welder again.
Myself, I'd use square tubing that fits inside the legs as tight as possible.

alimac122 · May 5, 2020

growoldplease said:
Grimreefer89 has the best idea. I weld my own projects when I need to doing remodels, but what he suggested is better than welding, bcs you can take it apart when you want to take it back out instead of calling a welder again.
Myself, I'd use square tubing that fits inside the legs as tight as possible.

Thanks! I think I am gonna go for this idea! You guys just saved me from spending $100+ on building my own stand!!

alimac122 · May 5, 2020

Grimreefer89 said:
If you decide to sleeve it measure the square tubing and go to home depot and get a size or 2 smaller... id get about four foot so i had a solid 6inches sticking up. So theres no way it could slide off.

would a 5amp work or would I need something stronger?

Ryan Avery · May 5, 2020

Hello! Welder here. You can definitely weld inside, you would just need to lay welding blankets down. Have you looked into extruded aluminum? There are online company’s that will help you design and send everything needed for assembly. Check out tidal gardens you tube channel for reference.

kyleinpdx · May 5, 2020

I checked but didnt see it mentioned, do you have a sliding glass door for a patio/backyard? Those typically come off the tracks from inside easily. Mine are less work then taking one of the wooden doors off its hinges.

gideon2086 · May 5, 2020

alimac122 said:
that’s with the bottom frame removed, and where the new one started

Once you have one of the panels removed you should be able to pull the second out. Almost all windows newer than 10 years have this ability.

bryanfuel · May 5, 2020

I would just take the door frame trim off and take the hit on the security deposit/put it back on yourself.

alimac122 · May 5, 2020

kyleinpdx said:
I checked but didnt see it mentioned, do you have a sliding glass door for a patio/backyard? Those typically come off the tracks from inside easily. Mine are less work then taking one of the wooden doors off its hinges.

The office only has one window and one interior door. :/

alimac122 · May 5, 2020

gideon2086 said:
Once you have one of the panels removed you should be able to pull the second out. Almost all windows newer than 10 years have this ability.

It’s a 70’s remodel with the old windows still :/ yay cheap rental Renos

gideon2086 · May 5, 2020

alimac122 said:
It’s a 70’s remodel with the only windows still :/ yay cheap rental Renos

Holy... 50 year old windows? I hope the utility bills are paid by the landlord!

alimac122 · May 5, 2020

bryanfuel said:
I would just take the door frame trim off and take the hit on the security deposit/put it back on yourself.

From what @Grimreefer89 said, seems like his option is more affordable. Keep in mind I would need to buy all new paint, nails, trim, and tools to cut and remove the trim. Rather than buy some metal rods and a grinder, and cut wheel. Looked at harbor freight and they have a sale for a $9.99 grinder and $0.99 cut wheel.

alimac122 · May 5, 2020

gideon2086 said:
Holy... 50 year old windows? I hope the utility bills are paid by the landlord!

they are not

next to rent itself they are a big money suck in the extreme months. Doubles my bill.

Grimreefer89 · May 5, 2020

Ya 5 amp should be fine just use your ppe and cut it out side.

Valhalla Reefer · May 5, 2020

alimac122 said:
So.
I purchased a 90g tank sumpstand and accessories for $400 from a guy that’s going an upgrade/downgrade from 5 tanks to 2. It was too good to be true.
so everything is loaded up, and I’m taking it home. I’m super excited to move my 36 to a 90.
well. We get the stand in the front door and down the hall. And you’d never guess it. Like NEVER.
Yep. You guessed it. Stand won’t fit. And no, to answer your first question I did NOT measure the door frame before purchasing this stand and I did NOT ask him to measure the base of the stand. Just the tank. Dingus.
I am unable to rip apart the door frame since this is a rental. So I need help on how to build a DIY tank stand for a 90 gallon cube that is 30”x30”

please save me some heartache. I do not want this baby in my living room as a compromise. I want it in the office where I can daydream about scuba diving right when I’m about to pull out my hair.

Carpenter here. If landlord doesn’t have an issue with a large aquarium..I don’t think they'd have and issue with allowing you to remove and replacing the door frame.

Carefully score the caulking where the casing meets the wall to prevent wall damage..and remove replace the door frame. Worst case scenario if the frame doesn’t come out well. Can replace with a new pre-hung door. That’s what I’d be trying as that steel stand is pretty nice. Grinding, then welding indoors then repainting.. would be more headache imo.