Help building stand?

southerntnreefer · Jun 11, 2019

Considering a glass cages 8 foot 240. I have a 6 foot stand I built that I really like, and it's alot stronger than their stands. do y'all think it would be possible to just tack on another 2 feet to it? It's already wide ebough, and my sunp is already plumbed behind it. Trying to prove upgrades

WVNed · Jun 11, 2019

I dont think I would try to do that. I would build another one.

southerntnreefer · Jun 11, 2019

I'm torn between the 6 foot taller 240 that will fit on this stand, or the 8 foot with a new stand etc. The end game is room for an emperor or blue face angel, and Atlantic blue tang.

WVNed · Jun 11, 2019

I went with the 8 foot because it would get in the house easier than the wider tank.

Peace River · Jun 11, 2019

southerntnreefer said:
I'm torn between the 6 foot taller 240 that will fit on this stand, or the 8 foot with a new stand etc. The end game is room for an emperor or blue face angel, and Atlantic blue tang.

The 8 foot tank would provide more swimming space for the fishes and would be easier to reach the bottom as you do aquascaping and maintenance. Good luck!

Eagle_Steve · Jun 11, 2019

I would build another stand. This way you can ensure that 8' run of wood is true. Much better then a 6' run that is true with a 2' run that may be a little off and cause issues with the tank.

southerntnreefer · Jun 11, 2019

Very true. I didn't want to go with the glass cages stand, as I've heard they are not worth the price, and it likely wouldn't fit my 120 gallon sump.

BestMomEver · Jun 11, 2019

Build another stand. I had an eight foot 500 gallon. If you like tangs and angels (like me!) you will definitely like the extra 2’. If you stock with SPS, a tank that size will suffer minimally when the angel starts hunting. Main thing is, the extra 2’ gives you way more options and is absolutely incredible. Mine was roughly 8x3x3.

southerntnreefer · Jun 11, 2019

BestMomEver said:
Build another stand. I had an eight foot 500 gallon. If you like tangs and angels (like me!) you will definitely like the extra 2’. If you stock with SPS, a tank that size will suffer minimally when the angel starts hunting. Main thing is, the extra 2’ gives you way more options and is absolutely incredible. Mine was roughly 8x3x3.

This is and will be a fowlr system I have a couple reef tanks upstairs

BestMomEver · Jun 11, 2019

southerntnreefer said:
This is and will be a fowlr system I have a couple reef tanks upstairs

Cool.... still.... get a 500. ;Joyful

southerntnreefer · Jun 11, 2019

BestMomEver said:
Cool.... still.... get a 500. ;Joyful

May have found a 72x36 300 gallon. Should be enough for angels

BestMomEver · Jun 11, 2019

southerntnreefer said:
May have found a 72x36 300 gallon. Should be enough for angels

Had one of those too. Beautiful tank. You’ll love it.

southerntnreefer · Jun 11, 2019

BestMomEver said:
Had one of those too. Beautiful tank. You’ll love it.

Ife read issues with the marineland dds which this is one of. Is there any dangers like I've been reading of known seal issues?

BestMomEver · Jun 11, 2019

southerntnreefer said:
Ife read issues with the marineland dds which this is one of. Is there any dangers like I've been reading of known seal issues?

Mine came from glass cages. I’ve had marineland tanks (my last 60cube) and never had issues.

Eagle_Steve · Jun 11, 2019

southerntnreefer said:
Ife read issues with the marineland dds which this is one of. Is there any dangers like I've been reading of known seal issues?

The biggest issue with the Marineland DDs is the bracing cracking, and then they spring a leak. I had one that I resealed, as it was leaking at a seam, and then did an aluminum trim/brace for the bottom and top.

@dantimdad has a good layout of how to easily and cheaply do an aluminum frame for a tank.

But if it is a 300DD and it is not leaking, now would be the time to do the aluminum frame and then never worry about it.

drcrook · Jun 11, 2019

you can probably tack onto the stand, hardest thing will be matching wood and stain.

southerntnreefer · Jun 11, 2019

BestMomEver said:
Mine came from glass cages. I’ve had marineland tanks (my last 60cube) and never had issues.

The cheapest option is a 6 foot 240 from glass cages. As it will fit on my existing stand, and very limited upgrades, just basically a pump. Any photos of your glass cages tank? Is that my best option? I'm mostly after a large angel.

BestMomEver · Jun 11, 2019

southerntnreefer said:
The cheapest option is a 6 foot 240 from glass cages. As it will fit on my existing stand, and very limited upgrades, just basically a pump. Any photos of your glass cages tank? Is that my best option? I'm mostly after a large angel.

Wow.... I had that tank 13 years ago. Let me look. I might can come up with something.