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[schooleyosis]

I have a 50g breeder under my 4x2x2 120 but often wish I would have a 40g breeder under there.... That extra couple of inches tall that the 50 is vs the 40 makes things a little more difficult.

 

[McAllyn]

Easy way around that, Ryan, just build your stand 41" tall like I did, lol!

Mac

 

[schooleyosis]

Good point. Next build I'm going longer, not taller though.... I already have to get on a stool if I need to reach the sand bed!!! Wet armpits are not cool!

 

[McAllyn]

Dishan has to get the 6' ladder out and sink to the shoulder to get something off the sand. (Sometimes I just knock stuff over to make her do it, lol!)

Mac

 

[Dowtish]

what is funny is, if you actually do the math, the standard 40 breeder is 47 gallons.

 

[McAllyn]

Inside or outside? There was a guy not long ago opining that his 80g tank was only 76g and he felt robbed.

Mac

 

[shellynjason]

Tank's a 125 gallon with dual overflows.

Since the tank came up in conversation what are your opinions on the size of the sump I should use. I had plans to use a 40 breeder. What do you guys think?

Welcome to R2R and MTRC!

I think you have a perfect setup there with the 125g and sump. Looking forward to your build pictures.

 

[ajones2n]

Good point. Next build I'm going longer, not taller though.... I already have to get on a stool if I need to reach the sand bed!!! Wet armpits are not cool!

Agreed!

 

[ajones2n]

I'm looking forward to documenting the whole thing. This is my first tank build so it's sure to be a trip both good and some bad I'm sure. Wouldn't be an aquarium without some unforeseen mishaps.

 

[Saltlife]

I have a 120 4x2x2 and I used a 40 breeder. I custom built my stand and canopy and built the stand really tall to match the bar height in my home. Kind of a pain sometimes since its that tall but it looks real nice.