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+1 on opening the back and you will not regret upgrading the plywood.I'd leave more of the back open to allow it to breathe better.
Do you plan on doors of some sort? I would also consider upgrading the plywood even if you plan on painting. Even if it's birch or oak veneer, the finished product will look much better IMO.
I agree but that would prevent me from being able to swap out the sump at any time.
It looks like the entire tank will be supported by the plywood walls. I highly recommend you add at least 1x4 uprights to each corner to help carry the load of the tank. It is best to start with a 2x6, 2x4, or even a 1x4 frame, then use the plywood to enclose the stand. I agree most DIY stands are overkill, but this one is a bit underkill, especially for a tank of your size. Just my 5 cents
I planned on using my existing sump until I built a custom one and then making the swap. I am so done with filter socks and want to use a roller mat in the future. My current sump doesn't have space.I don’t have any problem getting my sump in or out. I’m not really sure what kind of catastrophe would occur for me to need to take the entire sump out. I over built my 180 gallon stand But I can still get my sump out if I need to.in and out.
I would love to have one of those and have looked at them but I don’t know anyone personally that uses one so I’m still a little apprehensive about adding one to my system. I have plenty of room because I made my stand extra large but I just haven’t pulled the string and gotten one yet.I planned on using my existing sump until I built a custom one and then making the swap. I am so done with filter socks and want to use a roller mat in the future. My current sump doesn't have space.
The beam going along the back edge of the tank dose not have to span the whole length of the tank. You can have it turn in and around where the bulkheads are as long as you have supports where the beams turn in.My original plan was to do 2x6's with a standard DIY frame but I was not able to figure out how to overcome the RSR overflow bulkhead that sits 1 1/4"off the edge.
Here is the stand, made from 80/20:
I'll take a pic when assembly is complete.