Aqueon 90 DIY stand

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So this weekend I’m going to start the process of building a stand for my Aqueon 90 gallon display tank, with a trigger systems crystal 36 sump.

I plan on building it as big as reasonably possible to try and future proof myself as best I can. I also want to give myself as much room underneath the display to comfortably work in and around the sump. Giving myself ample room to “tinker” with possible reactors, or any other fancy gadgets. Along with enough room to pull the entire sump out and replace if need be.

I’m planning on magnetic panels that come off completely no hinges involved to enclose the sump except one of the end caps for a control panel with access to all of the plugs and electronic controllers.

With all this being said after you made your stand and got settled into your new system, what are some of the changes you wish you could go back change, add, or do over again given hind sight?

Also anyone have pictures of their fancy diy stands they made themselves?
 

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Welcome to Reef2Reef!

#WelcometoR2R

I think you have a solid plan. Good luck with your build!
 

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Not enough ATO space. Had the same issue with my current setup until I had a custom ATO container made to my dimensions. One move I would repeat was having DJ style power strips. I just should have mounted them on the end instead of over the sump.
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I appreciate your answer I definitely gave myself plenty of extra room for anything that I may want to add in the future. I didn’t realize just how much extra space until this weekend when everything got put into place for final adjustments. Sump is a trigger systems crystal 36.
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I appreciate your answer I definitely gave myself plenty of extra room for anything that I may want to add in the future. I didn’t realize just how much extra space until this weekend when everything got put into place for final adjustments. Sump is a trigger systems crystal 36.
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Nice build, god job!
 

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