Storage Cabinet and Sump Stand - Aquarium Advice

fishfreek · 07-29-2002, 08:02 PM

Well from a drawing to reality I have finished the stand that is going to hold my 30 gal sump, 10 gal refugium and my return pump. I also put a bottom shelf on and some front doors to store and hide my aquarium items.

Materials List
7 10' 2X4
3 sheets of 3/8" plywood
1lb 2 1/2" screws
1lb 1 1/8" screws
4 hinges
2 knobs
2 magnet door catches

It measures 83" long X 24" tall X 24" deep

There are 4 cross supports for both the bottom shelf and the top. This should be able to easily support the 30 gal sump and the 10 gal refugium with plenty of room left.

Photos
To give you some frame of reference the section of plywood that is behind the stand is 4' X 6'

CRaZeeeBiTcHisH · 07-31-2002, 07:34 AM

WOW! that's awesome work ...how long did it take you to complete it?

fishfreek · 07-31-2002, 08:38 AM

I would guess about 5 hours. All the work was done by myself. I am really not sure since I had to build some saw horses before I could even start on the stand.

But I worked sunday from around 3PM till around 8PM cutting and putting it all together. THen monday for about an hour I finished up as I ran out of screws and day light on sunday.

Here is a photo of the stand now in the sump room. As you can see its a bit bigger than it needs to be...

The tank in the background is a 10 gal, then the larger tank is a 30 gal and then the circulation pump. The 80 gal is on the other side of that wall.

IndyReef · 07-31-2002, 09:57 AM

FF -

Can you send a pic of it all setup as well?

fishfreek · 07-31-2002, 10:04 AM

Sure,

What you see in the last pic is as of last night. I am still awaiting my overflow and I need to get the sump and refugium drilled yet. Then I can start on the plumbing aspect.

IndyReef · 07-31-2002, 10:21 AM

i'd love to see it all set up and running. since i am planning my own, any "in process" setup pics would be helpful too

fishfreek · 07-31-2002, 10:30 AM

OK, I will try to photo document each step.

Hm, maybe I will put up an article on my personal site about this.

Hm, maybe we need an article section here.

Hm, Im full of ideas...

IndyReef · 07-31-2002, 10:51 AM

look out. ice caps are melting as we speak.

07-29-2002, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	Storage Cabinet and Sump Stand Well from a drawing to reality I have finished the stand that is going to hold my 30 gal sump, 10 gal refugium and my return pump. I also put a bottom shelf on and some front doors to store and hide my aquarium items. Materials List 7 10' 2X4 3 sheets of 3/8" plywood 1lb 2 1/2" screws 1lb 1 1/8" screws 4 hinges 2 knobs 2 magnet door catches It measures 83" long X 24" tall X 24" deep There are 4 cross supports for both the bottom shelf and the top. This should be able to easily support the 30 gal sump and the 10 gal refugium with plenty of room left. Photos To give you some frame of reference the section of plywood that is behind the stand is 4' X 6' __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

07-31-2002, 07:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
CRaZeeeBiTcHisH Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 353	WOW! that's awesome work ...how long did it take you to complete it? __________________ Live life like there is no tomorrow--there may not be....

07-31-2002, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	I would guess about 5 hours. All the work was done by myself. I am really not sure since I had to build some saw horses before I could even start on the stand. But I worked sunday from around 3PM till around 8PM cutting and putting it all together. THen monday for about an hour I finished up as I ran out of screws and day light on sunday. Here is a photo of the stand now in the sump room. As you can see its a bit bigger than it needs to be... The tank in the background is a 10 gal, then the larger tank is a 30 gal and then the circulation pump. The 80 gal is on the other side of that wall. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

07-31-2002, 10:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	Sure, What you see in the last pic is as of last night. I am still awaiting my overflow and I need to get the sump and refugium drilled yet. Then I can start on the plumbing aspect. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

07-31-2002, 10:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	OK, I will try to photo document each step. Hm, maybe I will put up an article on my personal site about this. Hm, maybe we need an article section here. Hm, Im full of ideas... __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

07-31-2002, 09:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
IndyReef Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hoffman Estates Illinois Posts: 92	FF - Can you send a pic of it all setup as well?

07-31-2002, 10:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
IndyReef Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hoffman Estates Illinois Posts: 92	i'd love to see it all set up and running. since i am planning my own, any "in process" setup pics would be helpful too

07-31-2002, 10:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
IndyReef Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hoffman Estates Illinois Posts: 92	look out. ice caps are melting as we speak.

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