@ReefSlice - I actually have acrylic panels that will enclose the entire stand to where the aluminum supports are not visible.
Since I don't have a fish-room all of my equipment needs to be under the stand.
In order to build a floor for the sump I cut and notched out a piece of 1/2" Sanded plywood that was also Kilz'ed to ensure that it won't suffer water damage. On-top of that sanded ply is another piece of 1/2" polystyrene foam similar to what is under the tank.
As promised everyone here is a close up of what went into making my tank and all of its features!
Since I don't have a fish-room all of my equipment needs to be under the stand.
In order to build a floor for the sump I cut and notched out a piece of 1/2" Sanded plywood that was also Kilz'ed to ensure that it won't suffer water damage. On-top of that sanded ply is another piece of 1/2" polystyrene foam similar to what is under the tank.
As promised everyone here is a close up of what went into making my tank and all of its features!