Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

Fin · Feb 18, 2019

Are you going to be able to get the sump in the stand and get it out when needed? You had mentioned a center brace in the stand, so I was wondering. A door on one end with room to slide the sump out is something that I have done before on my old 200. Glad I did, because there would have been no way I could have removed the big glass sump that I built. You may not even need a center brace for that tank. I don't have one in my 4' tank stand. This sump comes out easy.

Musovski · Feb 18, 2019

I mean, you guys want to start a party? @Katrina71 might not like it cause well.. shes sick but umm i mean.. party?

Musovski · Feb 18, 2019

im honestly reconsidering this 750xxl for a cube.. never really knew cubes could look so good.

NY_Caveman · Feb 18, 2019

Fin said:
Are you going to be able to get the sump in the stand and get it out when needed? You had mentioned a center brace in the stand, so I was wondering. A door on one end with room to slide the sump out is something that I have done before on my old 200. Glad I did, because there would have been no way I could have removed the big glass sump that I built. You may not even need a center brace for that tank. I don't have one in my 4' tank stand. This sump comes out easy.

I was thinking about this too. I assumed a side door or removable panel.

Musovski · Feb 18, 2019

@sfin52 you on?

mch1984 · Feb 18, 2019

Musovski said:
im honestly reconsidering this 750xxl for a cube.. never really knew cubes could look so good.

I agree, after doing my dads I like them even more. Starting to consider large cubes when I do my garage.

mch1984 · Feb 18, 2019

I’ve been off of this most of the day, I expected pages to catch up on. We did a little road trip so I could visit some decent LFS, and goofed off while we were there.

Musovski · Feb 18, 2019

mch1984 said:
I agree, after doing my dads I like them even more. Starting to consider large cubes when I do my garage.

they are so interesting. Inappropriate reefer on youtube has a really nice one that influenced me to get a tank.

mch1984 · Feb 18, 2019

Musovski said:
they are so interesting. Inappropriate reefer on youtube has a really nice one that influenced me to get a tank.

Yeah I’m trying to decide how a 48”x48”x24” cube would look, it’s what I’m considering doing in the garage.

Katrina71 · Feb 18, 2019

mch1984 said:
Yeah I’m trying to decide how a 48”x48”x24” cube would look, it’s what I’m considering doing in the garage.

They look stunning. Rimless.

sfin52 · Feb 18, 2019

Musovski said:
@sfin52 you on?

just got off

sfin52 · Feb 18, 2019

if I win the caption the r2r cartoon these are going to be what I buy with the 100$ shopping card.

Been drooling over these all day

Musovski · Feb 18, 2019

mch1984 said:
Yeah I’m trying to decide how a 48”x48”x24” cube would look, it’s what I’m considering doing in the garage.

thats exactly what ive been looking at. https://www.ebay.com/i/253703643721?chn=ps

Katrina71 · Feb 19, 2019

@Lowell Lemon you have everyone's opinion. You have your knowledge. I give you 100% control.

I have 1 request. Show me how the flow works with your final design so I can understand and explain it to Andrew. Just with arrows.

Katrina71 · Feb 19, 2019

Fin said:
Are you going to be able to get the sump in the stand and get it out when needed? You had mentioned a center brace in the stand, so I was wondering. A door on one end with room to slide the sump out is something that I have done before on my old 200. Glad I did, because there would have been no way I could have removed the big glass sump that I built. You may not even need a center brace for that tank. I don't have one in my 4' tank stand. This sump comes out easy.

My husband argues that. He says yes, I say no you don't. Imo. The weight dispersement over 30x30 should be minimal. My guess is 2.5 ish lbs per square inch on the frame? 60g stand 33x33

Brew12 · Feb 19, 2019

Katrina71 said:
My husband argues that. He says yes, I say no you don't. Imo. The weight dispersement over 30x30 should be minimal. My guess is 2.5 ish lbs per square inch on the frame? 60g stand 33x33

I wouldn't say the weight is minimal but it can be accounted for. Nothing says you have to use a single 2x4 to build it. My 187g does not have a center brace, only a decorative removable piece. It's a 5' span.

Katrina71 · Feb 19, 2019

Brew12 said:
I wouldn't say the weight is minimal but it can be accounted for. Nothing says you have to use a single 2x4 to build it. My 187g does not have a center brace, only a decorative removable piece. It's a 5' span.

Can you show me the underneath top of your frame?

Katrina71 · Feb 19, 2019

I overbuild. Seriously.

Katrina71 · Feb 19, 2019

Fin said:
Are you going to be able to get the sump in the stand and get it out when needed? You had mentioned a center brace in the stand, so I was wondering. A door on one end with room to slide the sump out is something that I have done before on my old 200. Glad I did, because there would have been no way I could have removed the big glass sump that I built. You may not even need a center brace for that tank. I don't have one in my 4' tank stand. This sump comes out easy.

That is beautiful!!!

Fin · Feb 19, 2019

Katrina71 said:
That is beautiful!!!

Thanks. I did not build it though. It was made by a local reefer, who also owns a cabinet shop. He had a tank somewhere in tbe 300 gallon range and also built custom stands for a LFS. I did restain it last year.