smiz Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 So figured I am nearing the point of my tank being ready so thought I'd throw up a build thread! All equipment and live stock is purchased and ready to go just have to build a stand. I'll be transferring everything from my biocube into here, which is mostly sticks! Display: Deep Blue 30g Rimless, 24" x 24" x 12"Sump: Eshopps R-100 24"x12"x16".Lighting: 2 Rapid LED Aurora PucksCirculation: 2x Ecotech Marine Vortech MP10ESSkimmer: Eshopps PSK-100 Protein SkimmerMedia Reactor: IM Minimax Desktop Return Pump: Sicce 2.0 568 Return PumpHeater: 2x Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm Aquarium 50w HeaterATO: Tunze Osmolator Nano 3152Controller: Neptunse System Aqua Controller Jr.Filtration: Filter socksDosing: Two BRS dosing pump, have never dosed so will figure it out when the time comes. My dad is helping me build the stand for my 30g and for the life of me I couldn't get him to understand what I wanted. So I needed a reason to test out some new software I purchased, and figured this would fit the bill. The door on the left side will be a electronics rack to keep everything separate. Let me know what you think! Link to comment
hey Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 superior planning skills, i like it and will follow Link to comment
smiz Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 superior planning skills, i like it and will follow Nice, ill follow. Thanks guys! So could really use some advice from my talented nano reefers. I totally forgot about my ATO reservoir when designing this stand and am now in a bit of a pickle as to where to put it. Variables: Stand is 24"w x 32"l x 36"t In the space in front of my sump I have 6.5" to play with till I get to close to door/frame for my liking. On the left of the Sump I have 4.5"w to work with and around 15" height stretching the entire stand length Options: The option that come to my mind are Add a reservoir in front of the sump area build a tall skinny box next to the sump extend my stand back further to give more room for reservoir possibly behind the sump cut into my electrical panel and possible have some of the reservoir intruding on that area What do you guys think? I don't really love any of the options lol. 1 would make my stand look crowded I feel. 2 seems it might be a pain to build and possibly not user friendly. 3 would be adding length to my stand which I would rather not, but a few inches might be a option. And 4 seems like it would take away why I have a seperate panel i nthe first place, to keep electronics away from water! Any input is greatly appreciated! Link to comment
hey Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Thanks guys! So could really use some advice from my talented nano reefers. I totally forgot about my ATO reservoir when designing this stand and am now in a bit of a pickle as to where to put it. Variables: Stand is 24"w x 32"l x 36"t In the space in front of my sump I have 6.5" to play with till I get to close to door/frame for my liking. On the left of the Sump I have 4.5"w to work with and around 15" height stretching the entire stand length Options: The option that come to my mind are Add a reservoir in front of the sump area build a tall skinny box next to the sump extend my stand back further to give more room for reservoir possibly behind the sump cut into my electrical panel and possible have some of the reservoir intruding on that area What do you guys think? I don't really love any of the options lol. 1 would make my stand look crowded I feel. 2 seems it might be a pain to build and possibly not user friendly. 3 would be adding length to my stand which I would rather not, but a few inches might be a option. And 4 seems like it would take away why I have a seperate panel i nthe first place, to keep electronics away from water! Any input is greatly appreciated! How about cut into the sumps space and build on into the sump? Link to comment
smiz Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 How about cut into the sumps space and build on into the sump? you talking about modifying the actual sump to make it smaller? Link to comment
hey Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 you talking about modifying the actual sump to make it smaller? yep Link to comment
smiz Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 yeah that would work but idk if im ready to cut apart my precious eshopps haha. Im going to model all my option out tomorrow so I can see the differences! Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Very nice work on the design! Following. Link to comment
4x5 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Looking good man, stand looks great. I'd not cut into the electrics area for the ATO reservoir - it's nice to keep that all separate. I'd build a tall skinny ATO reservoir and slide it in front of the sump. Link to comment
smiz Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 So after seeing everything to scale I really decided on two options. In front of the sump, or next to the sump. With it next to the sump I will still have a good amount of room infront of ATO and sump to store things, but I am thinking it is not going to be very user friendly the snug up there. Total Volume 6.2g http://s960.photobucket.com/user/asmiz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/CCE8B9F2-6CEA-4420-9F7A-A461A9106461_zpsjhdqkqum.png.html'> http://s960.photobucket.com/user/asmiz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DE6A8DD7-C2F5-4548-BD2F-713F77F09B39_zpsgx1wwwnm.png.html'> With it in front of the sump it will be a lot easier to access however it is about a gallon less and leaves very limited storage room next to the sump. Total Volume 5.1g http://s960.photobucket.com/user/asmiz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/85115127-9FC7-4A2D-9F7D-CF000EA5ABBA_zpsrxctlsqf.png.html'> What do you guys think?? Link to comment
4x5 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 If it can fit in next to the sump I'd go with that option, it will look neater and leave you more space in the front where you will invariable want to store something. Should be easy enough to slide out. Link to comment
BattleAthletics Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 What kind of dimensions is that? Why not add something on the side say an ottoman kind of storage space? and place a 5g container in it with some sort of small pump? Link to comment
smiz Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 I'll have to wait till at least my stand is done till I can get a feel for the ato. In either case I will prob just make one myself out of acrylic. Real life sucks hopefully I'll be able to start my stand soon! Link to comment
smiz Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 So its been awhile since an upgrade, due to new baby and house the stand construction has slowed a bit. But this weekend tragedy struck, while using the new tank as a frag tank at a show, my buddy just caught the corner on the wall and cracked the corner of the tank! Although it sucks I think it is actually a blessing in disguise. I'll be getting a non reef ready new tank and will be looking into overflows(most likely from glass-holes) to use instead of the bulky bottom drilled these usually come with. So my questions are: What overflow would you recommend and why? What size overflow would you run on this sized tank? Thanks for the help in advance guys! Link to comment
hwk7072 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I'll be in the same stage soon, so following. Really nice CADs. Great idea with the shelves on the side. Link to comment
smiz Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 I'll be in the same stage soon, so following. Really nice CADs. Great idea with the shelves on the side. Thanks! I had another idea last night as I sat on a tiny bar stool using my home depot bucket as a work station for water tests and dosing. Why not incorporate sliding shelves the comes out on the front or side of tank right under the tank? This will be a bit trIcky as id like it to be able to slide without having the doors open. Link to comment
hwk7072 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Many drawer slides like Blum would allow you to do that. It looks like your sump might be kind of tight in there - or does the right side open too? Might be a bad idea, but if you used flexible tubing you could put the entire sump on a pullout drawer. Many of these drawer slides are rated at 175 - 400 pounds. Link to comment
smiz Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Many drawer slides like Blum would allow you to do that. It looks like your sump might be kind of tight in there - or does the right side open too? Might be a bad idea, but if you used flexible tubing you could put the entire sump on a pullout drawer. Many of these drawer slides are rated at 175 - 400 pounds. yeah I was going to do that but figured since I have access all the way aroudn my tank it might be overkill lol. I'm thinking to make a frame like 2" elevated above the stand so the tank would sit on this and the draw would be underneath it. Link to comment
smiz Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 so im thinking something like this. [/url] Link to comment
thomas8man Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Looks very well though out and i have to say side will give you more room for the front to store chemicals and materials. Do you know what type of ATO ? Link to comment
slowngreen Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Your Paint skills are amazing Gonna be a sweet build! Link to comment
smiz Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Looks very well though out and i have to say side will give you more room for the front to store chemicals and materials. Do you know what type of ATO ? yeah I have the Tunze nano osmolator and i agree I think the room upfront will be awesome Your Paint skills are amazing Gonna be a sweet build! ha thanks man. Gotta love paint! Link to comment
smiz Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 So every store local is out of stock on the tank I want so this will hopefully give me some time to focus on starting this stand! On a positive note I managed to pick up a like new mp10wes for $100 so I'll now have two on my tank!! Link to comment
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