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I'm looking for critical feedback regarding my 120 gallon reef ready stand.
Specs:
- Top frame is made of 2x6 with one 2x4 center brace.
- Bottom frame is made of 2x4 with three center braces to support the sump
- Legs are made of 2x6 in the from and back with 2x4 support the width. Both are screwed into 2x4 which are anchored to the top and bottom
- 3/4" oak marine board makes up the top, sides and back of the stand
- There were small gaps between the legs and the stand so I sed wooden shims to fill
- There are a few metal brackets holding the legs to the top frame and the front legs to the base. I know they could/will rust but shouldn't effect the water chemistry. If they start to disintegrate I would remove.
- It is not in this picture but I will be adding a 2x4 rear center brace between the top frame and bottom.
- I like the light color of the wood so I do not plan to treat it.
Questions:
1) does this look sufficient for a 120gallon tank?
2) Do I need a center brace in the front of the tank connecting the top frame to the bottom? It would block access to the sump..
3) Anything else I missed?
Specs:
- Top frame is made of 2x6 with one 2x4 center brace.
- Bottom frame is made of 2x4 with three center braces to support the sump
- Legs are made of 2x6 in the from and back with 2x4 support the width. Both are screwed into 2x4 which are anchored to the top and bottom
- 3/4" oak marine board makes up the top, sides and back of the stand
- There were small gaps between the legs and the stand so I sed wooden shims to fill
- There are a few metal brackets holding the legs to the top frame and the front legs to the base. I know they could/will rust but shouldn't effect the water chemistry. If they start to disintegrate I would remove.
- It is not in this picture but I will be adding a 2x4 rear center brace between the top frame and bottom.
- I like the light color of the wood so I do not plan to treat it.
Questions:
1) does this look sufficient for a 120gallon tank?
2) Do I need a center brace in the front of the tank connecting the top frame to the bottom? It would block access to the sump..
3) Anything else I missed?