skarz Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I bought this stand for my 29g tank and had the tank drilled and plumbed before I realized that my 10g sump wouldn't fit under the stand due to the vertical support you can see by the red arrow. I tried standing the tank up on end but it won't make the corner due to that piece. As far as I can tell this piece is simply there just so there is something to attach the door hinges to. Are there any clever people who have some clever ideas on how to make this sump fit side to side? Having it front to pack is extremely inconvenient... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Maybe a picture that shows the general setup a little better might be helpful. If nothing else, can't you just remove it and then replace it? It's tough to tell from the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesmiles902 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 If the overflow isn't sealed, then you might be able to take it apart and move the tank. With a 29 gallon, you could just empty some water out and move it to where you can slide the sump in from the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisQ Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Need more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisQ Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Is this a standard 29g? 30.25 x 12.50 x 18.50 If so i may be able to help you out. I have a 29g tank and stand, the stand has a hollow back so a 10g will slide right in there. You might have to add to the bottom in the case the 10g might stick out a little but not sure haven't measured for that. Single door front. http://www.pnwmas.org/topic/38211-29g-with-stand/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarz Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Chris, I just replied in your thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarz Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 I think I know what I'm going to do. I've watched a few YouTube videos and it seems like at this point the easiest thing to do would just be find a plastic tote that fits in the tank either front to back or side to side and make my own wet/dry filter using a plastic drawer set, like this one: They come in MANY different shapes and sizes and it seems like that would be easier to set up rather than customizing my tank stand with 29g of water, 10lbs of sand and 25lbs of live rock in it... Thoughts? My main purpose for this sump is biological filtration not refugium so wouldn't this make more sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesmiles902 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 No. That honestly sounds a lot harder. Try just moving the sump you have through the top of the stand. If you have a stand similar to ChrisQ, it looks like it would work. Do you have pictures of the stand frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarz Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Hrm, OK. Yeah I looked at ChrisQ's stand and it's almost identical save for having the open back. That would eliminate my problems right there. I tried taking some better photos to show that piece that the hinges are mounted on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarz Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Do you guys think it would be safe to take jigsaw and cut away at the backside to make room for the tank to rotate? See pic. I could always get some 2x4 and stick it in there for extra support after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I'm assuming you tried, but that sump can't go in completely vertical? Then flip it back down on the bottom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarz Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 I'm assuming you tried, but that sump can't go in completely vertical? Then flip it back down on the bottom? Yup I tried, it's just too narrow in there. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarz Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 Well I finally decided to pick up a used jigsaw for $15... and it solved my problem! Rather than cutting away the back wall which is definitely a load bearing wall, I cut a notch in the vertical piece that the hinges are mounted on. This most likely does help support the load but is not as vital as the main perimeter walls of the stand. Here's pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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