upgrade to 90g sps tank

michael chu · 02-25-2006, 05:16 PM

3 weeks ago i pick up new tank from glasscage.
and started diy canopy and stand with in 2weeks
it's not finish yet because i'm little tired but i'll keep working on it.

now i just finish 30gal sump and some part of plumbing.
it cost only $20.00

maybe another 2weeks i'll finish all the job and move all the stuff to new tank.
here i posted pics. also i just want to know when you guys think the stand is strong enough.

thanks

mike

pecan2phat · 02-25-2006, 05:30 PM

Nice Micheal.
Nice and tall stand. You might want to build a front shelf, it comes in handy for putting stuff on when working with or feeding the tank.
If the frame wasn't built yet, you could have oversized it so that you have more working room under the tank. I see more and more custom stands trending this way.

Manny · 02-25-2006, 05:51 PM

very nice

strong enough for sure!
How tall is the stand?

griMReefer · 02-25-2006, 06:55 PM

nice, neat strong looking job! i like the tall sleek look. the tank next to it looks terrific and teeming with vigorous growth! your reef will be so happy!

R32Brightliner · 02-25-2006, 07:04 PM

Very Nice !

herman · 02-25-2006, 07:21 PM

Mike, That skimmer belongs in the skimmer thread dude. Hope you keep us posted with lots of pics

michael chu · 02-25-2006, 09:01 PM

thanks guys

the stand 38" higher
i had so many problem with old one (24" tall), that was my big mistaken..lol

thanks

mike

Tonyscoots84 · 02-25-2006, 11:32 PM

hey mike great job on the stand and good idea upgrading to a bigger tank.. it looks like the smaller tank is a little stuffed.. lolz... well anyways wanted to wish ya luck on ur new tank and that was a smart idea to do the stand higher... i did my new stand about 38 too.. great job cant wait to see urs setup..

lunner · 02-25-2006, 11:37 PM

You guys always amazed me with your work

loismustdie · 02-25-2006, 11:48 PM

nice job. I like the taller stands too. When I had my 180 built, my wife actually told the guy to make the stand taller since I'm working under there all the time. 38 inches. Can't believe how much easier it is to move around.

02-25-2006, 05:16 PM	#1
michael chu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ridgefield nj Posts: 243 Reefer Ratings: (8) Friends: (0)	upgrade to 90g sps tank 3 weeks ago i pick up new tank from glasscage. and started diy canopy and stand with in 2weeks it's not finish yet because i'm little tired but i'll keep working on it. now i just finish 30gal sump and some part of plumbing. it cost only $20.00 maybe another 2weeks i'll finish all the job and move all the stuff to new tank. here i posted pics. also i just want to know when you guys think the stand is strong enough. thanks mike Attached Thumbnails __________________ 90g sps tank , 30g sump starting 02/01/2004 h&s skimmer 2250w-14000k kamilton mh 2- t5 54w http://www.manhattanreefs.com/gallery/files/4/6/1/07012006_100585.JPG Last edited by michael chu; 02-25-2006 at 05:29 PM.*

02-25-2006, 05:51 PM	#3
Manny Flying Kimura Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: stamford, ct Posts: 517 Reefer Ratings: (10) Friends: (0)	very nice strong enough for sure! How tall is the stand? __________________

02-25-2006, 09:01 PM	#7
michael chu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ridgefield nj Posts: 243 Reefer Ratings: (8) Friends: (0)	thanks guys the stand 38" higher i had so many problem with old one (24" tall), that was my big mistaken..lol thanks mike __________________ 90g sps tank , 30g sump starting 02/01/2004 h&s skimmer 2*250w-14000k kamilton mh 2- t5 54w http://www.manhattanreefs.com/gallery/files/4/6/1/07012006_100585.JPG

02-25-2006, 11:32 PM	#8
Tonyscoots84 Soon To Be Nano KiNg ;) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Staten Island Posts: 7,036 Reefer Ratings: (22) Friends: (0)	hey mike great job on the stand and good idea upgrading to a bigger tank.. it looks like the smaller tank is a little stuffed.. lolz... well anyways wanted to wish ya luck on ur new tank and that was a smart idea to do the stand higher... i did my new stand about 38 too.. great job cant wait to see urs setup.. __________________ B & A Computers Got Computer Problems? We Can Fix Them! (We Come To You For What It Would Cost For You To Bring It To The Store) Stop Getting Ripped Off and Start Saving Money On Tech Services! We Are Here For All Your Computer Needs. We have have helped hundreds of people save alot of money in Manhattan,New York,Bronx,Queens,Brooklyn,Staten Island and New Jersey. (718) 689 - 0662

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02-25-2006, 05:30 PM	#2
pecan2phat Professional Commuter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 2,009 Reefer Ratings: (25) Friends: (7)	Nice Micheal. Nice and tall stand. You might want to build a front shelf, it comes in handy for putting stuff on when working with or feeding the tank. If the frame wasn't built yet, you could have oversized it so that you have more working room under the tank. I see more and more custom stands trending this way.

02-25-2006, 06:55 PM	#4
griMReefer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: QNZ Posts: 344 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	nice, neat strong looking job! i like the tall sleek look. the tank next to it looks terrific and teeming with vigorous growth! your reef will be so happy!

02-25-2006, 07:04 PM	#5
R32Brightliner Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 361 Reefer Ratings: (22) Friends: (0)	Very Nice !

02-25-2006, 11:37 PM	#9
lunner ALIEN Reefer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brooklyn / CNY Posts: 674 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (2)	You guys always amazed me with your work