My rolling stand project

[snailrider]

I needed a stand for my 37 eclipse, and had some stuff laying about.

I figure, since I had it, the 30 long would make a nice sump/fuge.

So far this is what it looks like. Panels and piping to come later.

 

[The Zigman]

HA! I have that same tank!!

so you're going to run a sump on an eclipse?

 

[snailrider]

Sure am. The specs say the bottom is tempered and sides not. I am going to order up a glass drill from the bay, and put a hole on each end on the side. Then the piping will come down the outside almost futuristic looking down into the sump.

I am thinking of a stainless panel for the bottom. Could look pretty hot. I am also adding in place of the built in filter, a set of t-5 24" for extra light.

 

[dmjordan]

stand doesn't look very sturdy to me. i would be afaid of it collapsing or the wheels breaking off with the weight of 2 tanks on it.
37 gal tank x 8lbs = 296lbs
30 gal tank say with 20 gal water in it 20 x 8lbs = 160lbs
296 + 160 = 456lbs
this doesn't include weight of tanks, pumps, skimmer, plumbing, etc.

 

[Rbishop]

Is that all 1" angle iron welded together? Any idea of the weight limit on those casters?

 

[chefjamesscott]

thats cool lookin should be super neat when you get it done

 

[Cheech]

wheels have weight restrictions. Just make sure they'll be able to support the weight of everything..

nice setup!.

 

[snailrider]

Is that all 1" angle iron welded together? Any idea of the weight limit on those casters?

1 inch square tubing. Casters are 265 each (harbor frieght)

Seems plenty strong, and once the panels are on, no worries.

 

[Rbishop]

I think you will be fine. Couldn't see for sure if it was tubing or not.

 

[snailrider]

Did a little more on it, need bulk heads and the eclipse drilled. Rolls ok with water in it, sloshes some, but none spilled.