New Stand, or, Confessions of a Remorseful Reefer

[Jeff Rehling]

The best two pieces of advice I've received since starting this hobby are:

1. Be Patient
2. If you're concerned about the cost of a tank this hobby isn't for you.

I've discovered in my haste to start the tank, I didn't plan the stand well at all. I'm interested in building a new one that's the proper height with drawers and adequate space below. The question is...is it possible to move a 75 gallon up and running tank off one stand and onto another?

Standing by

 

[Julius Chen]

I‘d say no. That is a lot weight stressing your body and tank itself.

I’d take this as an opportunity to clean tank and re-arrange stuff.

 

[Bruce Spiegelman]

Can you move a tank? Sure, but you have to be patient to do it -- by taking everything out, putting it into a temporary holding bin, changing out the sand and then putting it all back together while minimizing as best you can the inevitable mini-cycle.

 

[Coral reefer]

You can do it. When changing out the Sump would be a good time. I would drain all water , remove rocks, but leave sand.

 

[Jeff Rehling]

i would need to build the new stand first. probably over Christmas break.

 

[sfsuphysics]

Yes most definitely build the stand you plan on putting the tank on first before you move the tank to the new stand

 

[Jeff Rehling]

Come to think of it, that would be a great time for a tank upgrade too!!

 

[Oakland Evan]

Come to think of it, that would be a great time for a tank upgrade too!!

I'm looking at new tanks too, good Black Friday deals at SCaquariums.com. Anyone know anything about them?

 

[Jeff Rehling]

are those AIO?

 

[Oakland Evan]

http://www.scaquariums.com/SCA-24-Gallon-Starfire-Tank-p/sca-24g.htm

I think this is the only AIO system.

 

[Klems]

I have their 50g cube...it is well built....saw they had some 120g and 150g pre drilled for synergy overflow on sale for like $750-850...
http://www.scaquariums.com/dealoftheday.asp

 

[Julius Chen]

Jeff,

I have a 4’x2’ wood stand, well build, for free, if you want it.

It was from my previous 120g setup.

 

[Jeff Rehling]

that's awesome...where are you located?

 

[sfsuphysics]

I thought you wanted something that is the proper height, and had drawers? Height you might hit, but drawers most definitely are not standard on ANY aquarium stand.

 

[Julius Chen]

Jeff,

Photos of the stand attached.

I live in Fremont (94539), close to Fry's.

The only constraint of this stand is the maximum foot print of sump that can fit in the front doors is 29"x17". A shorter but deeper sump may fit in too.

 

[Jeff Rehling]

That's awesome. It's actually for my classroom tank. could I pick up later today? I would need the exact dimensions to be sure I can get it into my highlander.

 

[Jeff Rehling]

I thought you wanted something that is the proper height, and had drawers? Height you might hit, but drawers most definitely are not standard on ANY aquarium stand.

For my home tank, I want to build a taller one with drawers in addition to the sump area. I'm handy. I had a cabinet woodshop in my garage when I lived in Cheyenne and did many really nice furniture pieces. Router table, table saw, miter saw with cradle, and full dust collection. Now I don't even have a garage! #urbanlife

 

[Julius Chen]

Jeff,

It will be wonderful if this stand will be used in a classroom!

Yes I am avail late afternoon and evening today.

Length: 50 1/4” (including the overhang on the top surface)
Width: 24 3/4”
Height: 30 1/8”

 

[Jeff Rehling]

so around 3:30?

 

[Julius Chen]

Yes that works.