Stand help due to sump size

[riche]

I'm going to be build a stand for a 75 gallon 48x18, the issue I have is the sump I'm using ( bashsea) is 48" long

I mocked up a 2x4 stand but there is no way I can fit the sump in there.

So What are my options? Should I make the stand like 54" long and then put a top on the stand to have the tank sit on, there would then be a 3" overhang on either side and if I did it with say 2x6 and stained it it wouldnt be too bad Think butcher block style top

I have heard of people building stands out of 3/4" ply but with a tank and then a canopy I know I would need to reinforce the stand and then I run into the same issue

Top of the stand can be solid as the drains are on the back of the tank

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Honestly the easiest thing would be to get a different sump.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I have heard of people building stands out of 3/4" ply but with a tank and then a canopy I know I would need to reinforce the stand and then I run into the same issue

You'd need a frame of 2x4s and/or 2x6s... Unless they are stacking plywood to "make" 2x4s, no one in their right mind would build a stand for a larger tank JUST using plywood.

 

[riche]

Honestly the easiest thing would be to get a different sump.

I know But they are not cheap and I have this one already.

I might have to see if someone local has a 36" version they want to trade if I cant figure out the stand

 

[FUNGI]

It depends on placement. If center of a wall, center the tank.
If in a corner, make it a faux peninsula style

 

[riche]

Im thinking something like this, have to show the Wife as she gets the finally approval. Im just the hired help lol

 

[FUNGI]

 

[Troylee]

I'm going to be build a stand for a 75 gallon 48x18, the issue I have is the sump I'm using ( bashsea) is 48" long

I mocked up a 2x4 stand but there is no way I can fit the sump in there.

So What are my options? Should I make the stand like 54" long and then put a top on the stand to have the tank sit on, there would then be a 3" overhang on either side and if I did it with say 2x6 and stained it it wouldnt be too bad Think butcher block style top

I have heard of people building stands out of 3/4" ply but with a tank and then a canopy I know I would need to reinforce the stand and then I run into the same issue

Top of the stand can be solid as the drains are on the back of the tank

Is the sump skinny enough to sit inside the stand if you built it to the size of the tank? If you’re worried just about a 3” over hang on each end you’d be fine as long as the tank sits flat on the 2x4 headers across the front and back… obviously you’d need like a 3/4” piece of plywood on top of the stand thou. You don’t mention the width of the sump just the length.

 

[riche]

Is the sump skinny enough to sit inside the stand if you built it to the size of the tank? If you’re worried just about a 3” over hang on each end you’d be fine as long as the tank sits flat on the 2x4 headers across the front and back… obviously you’d need like a 3/4” piece of plywood on top of the stand thou. You don’t mention the width of the sump just the length.

Its either 15" or 18" Its at a friends house and Im waiting for the measurements as I forgot which one it is

 

[riche]

The top is what I am aiming for.

 

[twentyleagues]

As long as the weight of the tank is supported front and back by the stand and it sits flat it will be ok to build the 2x4 stand a little bigger. Ive got 2 125s stacked built the stand out of 2x4 and 2x6 over 3 years no issues.
Also on the topic of plywood stands my 180 has a plywood stand had it set up over 5 years no issues also has a canopy 14" tall. its 3/4" walnut plywood made by a professional stand/cabinet builder. Hes built 100s of stands for tanks over the years builds them for my lfs. I wouldnt try building one myself out of plywood though.

 

[twentyleagues]

Is the sump skinny enough to sit inside the stand if you built it to the size of the tank? If you’re worried just about a 3” over hang on each end you’d be fine as long as the tank sits flat on the 2x4 headers across the front and back… obviously you’d need like a 3/4” piece of plywood on top of the stand thou. You don’t mention the width of the sump just the length.

I hate being at work and trying to reply stupid work gets in the way of my hobby lol. I was typing my reply when you replied, but techs need parts grrrr.

 

[FUNGI]

This is plan for a 120G Tank. 58" Long. Re-size to your dims:

 

[FUNGI]

Make out of minimum 3/4 Ply. Select finished grade ply

 

[twentyleagues]

Pic of my stand for the stacked 125s.

You can see the corner of my poor empty 180 on the far left on its plywood stand.

 

[riche]

Make out of minimum 3/4 Ply. Select finished grade ply

I could build it with regular 3/4" ply and then skin it with 1/4" cabinet grade ply?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Build it so you are able to drop sump in from top and clearing the studs or extend the stand 1.5 -2" on both sides.
I have the same sump and understand the desire to keep it. Its a great layout and houses every component you desire.

 

[FUNGI]

I could build it with regular 3/4" ply and then skin it with 1/4" cabinet grade ply?

You could, but save the $$ and just get a finish grade (aka cabinet grade)....at least that would be me....and then spray paint whatever color, or laminate.....just depends on how handy you are or how much $$$ you want to spend.....but at a certain point, you have to consider buy pre-built versus DIY.....all on you.....

 

[FUNGI]

Build it so you are able to drop sump in from top and clearing the studs or extend the stand 1.5 -2" on both sides.
I have the same sump and understand the desire to keep it. Its a great layout and houses every component you desire.

That is a good option also, until you need to replace the sump.........

 

[vetteguy53081]

That is a good option also, until you need to replace the sump.........

I dont see a reason to replace a sump unless damaged. If you have seen a Bashsea- they are built very rugged hence the price but worth every nickel. I am fortunate to have a 10ft stand so i can slide it right in.
If you have to replace a sump, in many cases you are draining the tank down anyway to stop the flow even with plumbing containing unions