Setup for my 55 Gallon

[Gladfelter]

Well I am working on gathering all the pieces right now. I was going to start working on the sump when ai ran into a problem. My stand is not wide enough and I am also worried about its structural support. The inside area is only 10" flat wide. Which means I can't even fit a 10 gallon much less a 20 gallon. I was thinking of putting a floor in it to give me more room but then I realized the door is probably way to small for sump support.

Do you think I am better off building a new one? I didn't build the this one it was given to me. The other factor is this stand was built out of 1x4s.

 

[Gladfelter]

Oh I got done painting the tank to.

 

[Rob.D]

I would build one that will accommodate a sump.

 

[k2parkstar]

I would build one that will accommodate a sump.

I second that, 55 gallon tanks can be a bit difficult due to their dimensions.

 

[seased]

I agree on making a new stand. A 55 is kinda narrow, width wise, and when it gets filled with water it can be a little unstable.

 

[Dapple]

I have spent the week working on this 55 gal stand. This will be in the family room so it has to be good looking and not a eye sore. I have thought about doing University of Tennessee logo on it above the doors on the black. It has black sand with black back. T5 powered

 

[Gladfelter]

Did you close the top on yous? Also what measurements did you decide on.

 

[Mike_ff]

I built this stand for a friend for around $80, $110 with the hood. It was build to the diminsions of the tank and has an open back and top. The stand currently holds a 20 gallon sump and has room to spare.

 

[Rob.D]

That stand Mike built is better looking and built better than most factory made.


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[Gladfelter]

Agreed. I finally have a day off tomorrow so I think I will start on it. I totaled my car on Wed.so most of my spare time this week has been messing with insurance and finding a new car.

 

[Dapple]

I like it Matt. Mine is a factory refurbished.

 

[EvilMel]

Narrowness of the stand/tank is an inherent problem with a 55g and a reason why I never recommend them for reef tanks. If you're going to redo the stand to accomodate a sump then that's fantastic. Great idea.

 

[Gladfelter]

Ya part of me is just thinking I should try to scrounge up a 75 gallon since I have enough rock for one.

 

[SLUF681]

How about a 125? Lol!

 

[Gladfelter]

Lol right. I don't know if that would fit where I'm putting it. How are you doing Rodney? I'm waiting on these insurance.people to tell me what they are giving me for my car and its.about to drive me crazy

 

[SLUF681]

I'm just fine. Let me know what you're gonna do regardless of what size tank you decide on and we'll put some holes in it!