I'm going to be build a stand for a 75 gallon 48x18, the issue I have is the sump I'm using ( bashsea) is 48" long
I mocked up a 2x4 stand but there is no way I can fit the sump in there.
So What are my options? Should I make the stand like 54" long and then put a top on the stand to have the tank sit on, there would then be a 3" overhang on either side and if I did it with say 2x6 and stained it it wouldnt be too bad Think butcher block style top
I have heard of people building stands out of 3/4" ply but with a tank and then a canopy I know I would need to reinforce the stand and then I run into the same issue
Top of the stand can be solid as the drains are on the back of the tank
I mocked up a 2x4 stand but there is no way I can fit the sump in there.
So What are my options? Should I make the stand like 54" long and then put a top on the stand to have the tank sit on, there would then be a 3" overhang on either side and if I did it with say 2x6 and stained it it wouldnt be too bad Think butcher block style top
I have heard of people building stands out of 3/4" ply but with a tank and then a canopy I know I would need to reinforce the stand and then I run into the same issue
Top of the stand can be solid as the drains are on the back of the tank