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But if its above the sump area its going to be exposted to high moisture levels so that may cause problems.
 
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I would be concerned with my electronics at the bottom, can you plance them in the back or on top of the canopy??
 
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You sketch looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!

I looks like you are going to have a kick but tank when you are finished. I like the idea but the idea of the electronics on the bottom would make me nervous. You could look at the tank in fish ranch for the center overflow look. I link both looks but I think you will have more room for corals with your current plan.
 
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I know it seems weird to have the electrical on bottom but I really cant see a way for it to get water on it. If the sump leaks the water will flow out of the 2nd compartment down the sides and onto the floor if the tank leaks it will run down the sides and onto the floor.

If i put my electrical above the sump then its going to be to be in a high humidity environment and my electronics will crode from the inside out i had that problem with my first tank and also if the main take would start leaking from the bottom (had it happen to my 52 gallon) then it would drip right down onto the electrical.
 
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Wow, Nick that's going to be a great tank. I like the overflow in the back center and I love the way you designed the top, so you can get to the reflector. I have the same reflector and it's so big and close to the water, it's a bit of a pain to clean or change a bulb. Yours will be easy, good thinking! I love these reflectors, they do a great job and yours won't be hard to get to. That computer design program is really cool! 8)
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Got the majority of the stand made today but I ran out of screws i thought a box would be plenty hehe oops.

I used a pocket hole jig for all the screws it really seems to make a strong joint and it hides all the screws.
 
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First off, it looks great! One thing I would reconsider, however, is the placement of the horizontal crossmembers at the top of the stand (unless the stand is upside-down in the picture). To get the best strength out of the stand, you'll want to transfer as much weight into the vertical boards. The way the horizontal crossmembers are screwed into the vertical members, the loads are only being supported by the small diameter of the screw, which is the weakest part of the joint. You may consider having the horizontal beams sit on top of the vertical beams instead of being screwed into the sides. It may be a little work, but not doing so may lead to inconsistent support, which can be a tank buster (especially if you use glass, but I cant remember what this tank was to be made from).
 
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Once I get some more lumber today and another box of screws I will be doubling up the vertical members and the horizontial ones. The inside layer of horizontal members will be resting on a vertical member. Every joint is also glued.
 
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