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fadecase
01-20-2019, 10:49 PM
I got a 200 gallon tank with 200lbs of live rock . I want to fit a bigger sump be require to remove one of my support braces to do it . I am a mechanic by trade not a carpenter so not sure if it will be fine for the 2 mins it takes for me to swap the tanks . Heres some photos of the stand build thanks
The one I am pointing at is the one I want to remove temporarily https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190120/a6a4dbe4c43a41e90e1992725d3762f1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190120/4a798cd60dbbee74684f555a4006bbf0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190120/e46ad69d376dabbc0d67e1429d7d3c5b.jpg
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Frogger
01-21-2019, 05:50 AM
What about taking the doors off. Building a temporary brace/beam to extend under the tank to be supported from the sides before you remove the brace.
DKoKoMan
01-21-2019, 06:11 AM
I remember with my 75g bow front it had a similar brace. I would be hesitant in removing the Center brace without some support. I’m even thinking a 2x4 on a jack stand or something. Just enough to allow you to work around.
any chance or removing the side panel?
shrimp
01-21-2019, 12:47 PM
Drain 80% of the water just before the swap.
of the stand not the tank lol
fadecase
01-21-2019, 02:55 PM
I'll try building another support like frogger suggests , the side panels sadly is part of the support . I will reduce the water and see what happens lol
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DKoKoMan
01-21-2019, 04:38 PM
Ya 50% less water will make a huge difference in weight and consider it a large WC :mrgreen:
Millepora_Maniac
02-15-2019, 11:18 PM
Hi Man,
I did this myself twice. once on a 180 gallon, and again on a 90 gallon, both times i drained the tank down as far as i could, then just removed it. I installed my new sump, then jacked the sagging cross brace up and slid the old piece back into position, glued it and screwed it on.
Although i did it multiple times, i was paranoid and having heart palpitations each time i did, so i still don't recommend it. Do it if you have no choice is my advice.
Cheers!
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