Adrienne Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I see that you decided not to go with the wooden bracing at the top of the internal uprights. Why was that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotofish Posted July 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Because it turned out stronger than I expected once the panels were screwed on. Gluing and screwing did the trick and not the slightest sideways or back and front movement no matter how hard I pushed. I even measured the diagonals then tilted it up on the bottom left edge so the bottom right edge was at the top. Cool balancing act. Measured the diagonals again and there was no movement. The stand itself weighs almost as much as the empty tank. With the tank on top there absolutely no shaking this stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Thanks :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonnz Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Wow - nice build. Perhaps I will have to rethink my exterior of my cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotofish Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Filled the tank up for the first time today to stress test the stand. All good, solid as a rock even with a good nudge. Only freshwater at this stage which I will used to do water changes on my other tanks this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotofish Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Ah I remember that build! It has been a long time since I have updated this post so here is a quick update. RO/DI unit - arrived today, very excited :dnc1: :happy1: :happy2: 6 stage deluxe unit from Bulk Reef Supplies Features: Oil-filled Pressure Gauge Membrane Flush Kit HM Digital Deluxe Dual Inline TDS (total dissolved solids) Meter Float Valve Filter Monitor with Volumizer Dual Deionization (DI) Cartridges 6 Stages of filtration are: Purtrex 5 Micron Sediment Filter MATRIKX CTO 5 Micron Carbon Block MATRIKX CTO 0.6 Micron Carbon Block 75 GPD Dow Filmtec Membrane Dual DI Refillable Cartridge Thanks to inorganics I have the basis of a 350L sump. A good scrub and repairs to the bottom crack will see it right. 3 Bags of coral rock and one very nice find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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