Stand recommendation

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Hi BC United,

If you're not dead set on the 29 gallon and haven't ordered lights... I have a stand for a slightly larger tank (36"x18" footprint).

Here's an old pic of the stand with my 50 breeder tank...



and an even older one with the stand open. (That's a 20 long tank as the sump).


I'm upgrading to a larger tank and am getting ready to sell this stand/canopy. I built it with help from a carpenter friend. Its made of oak (combo of veneer plywood and solid lumber). Has access for wires/plumbing and child safety locks on the doors already (successfully kept sump safe from my toddler). I'm asking $250 for it. I also have a 2 bulb T5HO retrofit and an external overflow that I can include for an extra $50.

If you're interested please PM me and we can talk about the details.

Thanks,
Tom

[BC United]

Hi BC United,

If you're not dead set on the 29 gallon and haven't ordered lights... I have a stand for a slightly larger tank (36"x18" footprint).

Here's an old pic of the stand with my 50 breeder tank...



and an even older one with the stand open. (That's a 20 long tank as the sump).


I'm upgrading to a larger tank and am getting ready to sell this stand/canopy. I built it with help from a carpenter friend. Its made of oak (combo of veneer plywood and solid lumber). Has access for wires/plumbing and child safety locks on the doors already (successfully kept sump safe from my toddler). I'm asking $250 for it. I also have a 2 bulb T5HO retrofit and an external overflow that I can include for an extra $50.

If you're interested please PM me and we can talk about the details.

Thanks,
Tom

Hi Tom,

That is a nice looking stand and I actually do like the dimensions of 40 or 50gallon breeder. But, right now I do not think I want to switch tank sizes, and I do already have the components for the new metal halide light I will be using on the 29. I am on a very tight budget and do not think I can afford the switch to a larger tank. Plus, I have run the idea of getting a 50gallon breeder past my wife in the recent past and it was a no go. At the moment I think it is best to stick with the current setup. Thanks for your generous offer.

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Hi Tom,

That is a nice looking stand and I actually do like the dimensions of 40 or 50gallon breeder. But, right now I do not think I want to switch tank sizes, and I do already have the components for the new metal halide light I will be using on the 29. I am on a very tight budget and do not think I can afford the switch to a larger tank. Plus, I have run the idea of getting a 50gallon breeder past my wife in the recent past and it was a no go. At the moment I think it is best to stick with the current setup. Thanks for your generous offer.

Your wise to not cross "the boss". Good luck on the build and please share your adventures with us here on CR via a Member's Reef thread.

Tom