Under Aquarium Placement

[prettypearl08]

Under my tank stand there is limited space due to the placement of two 2 x 6's. I haven't fully set everything up, but I am thinking of removing the two 2 x 6's on the front end and possibly just reinforcing the 2 x 4's to make up for that. I need suggestions and room for the plumbing, sump, and the other equipment. Not to mention I may need some plumbing help. I contacted the guys over at Blue Planet about doing the plumbing because due to work I just did not have time, but that was back in May when they last responded with promises to get back to me on several occasions. It is now September and I am ready to see my own piece of the ocean again.
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[jbdreefs]

I don't under stand the changes you are proposing in conjunction with the pictures. Are you talking about removing the horizontal 2x6s?

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

It appears to me to be WAY over engineered. What size tank? My 180 has only 3 - 2x4's across the back and none on the ends or front. It's all about the wood and the proper width to span ratio.

 

[bkostuch]

Check out this post, it will give you good guidance on support methods and how you should assemble the stand. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1169964">http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1169964</a>


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[nickh06]

bkostuch;1052300 wrote: Check out this post, it will give you good guidance on support methods and how you should assemble the stand. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1169964">http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1169964</a>


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+1 This is what I followed when I built mine but made it taller. I have tons of room under mine. I would take yours apart and start over. Once the tank has water in it you are stuck.

 

[myreefclub0070]

the way it is constructed from what I can see, it limits all the potential room you would have for equipment.
unfortunately the only way I can figure to correct that issue would be to disassemble and re-build the stand, you might be able to reuse most of the lumber.