Newbie needs your help.

OK this may sound crazy and probably isn't possible, but if the back is open, is there any way to turn it around, install doors over that hole and use it that way? If your handy, you might be able to move that trim piece at the bottom and I'm only guessing here, but the finish looks like it might be a laminate..?? if so you could probably get it off the front...very carefully with some kind of heat application. Then you could use it to finish the back/now front. and cover your new doors!

 

Its a good suggestion but it is actually a coral sheet. It is hard but would definitely break if I tried to take it off or cut it.

 

That is a beautiful looking tank/stand setup and would work if you can locate a sump remotely,otherwise you'll have to find a way to have access to the sump below.Using casters to be able to move the tank is an idea with trouble all over it,I wouldn't try moving my tank unless it was an emergency and its only 44gal.Since your new to saltwater it would probably be good to work out this tank/sump plan first and worry about other equipment later,take it one step at a time.You wont need good lighting until your ready to add corals and may not need a calcium reacter at all.Unless your doing a sps tank you probably don't need it.

 

Great advice. Thank you.

 

given that this tank is going into a house you own and plan on staying in for a long time i would suggest putting it up against a wall with an opposing room that is not essential or important to you and open the wall so you have access from the backside not to mention then having all the space you will need for sump/fuge plumbing and all.

i guess it depends on how deep you want to get into this hobby. which lots would say its more than worth it, i feel having a very nice salterwater tank gives your home a very unique and high class look. especially with as nice of a looking stand as you have. i wouldnt modify it in any way

 

Hey.... what do you mean by 100lbs of crushed rock? Also do not get crushed coral. Get sand.


So is there anyway to modify the stand to keep the front face in one piece but removable? I don't know how it is made, but I would look at being able to remove the panel if possible. The tank isn't drilled though so you really don't need under it.

You need to figure out how you want it plumbed. Right now you need a overflow. Yuo can still drill it if you want.

Putting on the other side of a fish room would be great. mine is on the other side of a stair way closet and I converted itinto a fish room. Love it.

I would not waste my time buying other setup and selling. I'm not against buying used equipment, but going for pices and parts from setup.... no thanks.

 

i have found a way to reposition the stand, such that directly close by behind it is a smallish linen closet (17x29 inches and floor to ceiling). The linen closet backs onto the shower head in a washroom. Do you think this is big enough space for a sump and equipment?

Also, I wonder if it would be worth opening up the wall in the closet and plumbing in some water and drain connections close to the sump?

Lastly, the downside to this tank placement is that is no longer agains an exterior wall and instead above the ceiling in the dining room. I may have to have an engeneer come in to look at this. This stuff really is complicated!