I was able to get started on the stand tonight & hope to have it built by the end of the weekend & maybe get started on the canopy. This one will be very similar to my last one but Im going to farm the doors out this time, I was never happy with my last attempt. I also plan to change a few things I didnt like from my old stand. will have 2 doors in the front & 1 on a short end. In the stand I plan to keep a 48x18x16 glass sump/fuge (build coming later) (2) 1200gph external pumps, MRC 2 chamber calcium reactor.
This is the bottom, I used 2x4s this time for 2 reasons..1)for more head room, was really tight getting my skimmer in my last stand. 2) The floor of the stand will be sunken & sealed so if a leak occurs It wont flood the house immediatly, I am also going to put a moisture alarm in so if it does leak maybe a large mess can be avoided.
This is the top..again I used 2x4 braces for more clearence except I did use (1) 2x6 in the center.
Was working by myself & needed some weight during assembly LOL
& the framing is ready for the floor to be put in.
Not bad for an evenings work, hope to do more tommorow.