Stand Question

lilmatty5dimes

Reef enthusiast
Has any1 cut the side of thier stand to place a larger sump underneath? I was planning on putting a 20g long for a sump but it won't fit. Could I place a 2x4 on the bottom to spread out the weight evenly and then place some 2x4 in the corner of the sides where I cut to add strength? Or something? Thanks for looking and for the advice.
 
I cut a hole in the side of my old stand and it didn't seem to affect it much. I did it with the full tank sitting on the stand too, it was a little nerve-racking.

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Thanks Sarah. I'll try and leave about 3-4in on each side to keep the support. I'll post pics of either 90g everywhere or a hole in the side.
 
Ok I think I figured it out. I'm going to buy my skimmer Diablo XS 200 and create the sump then when I do a good water change maybe 45g then I'll cut the hole in the side to relieve some weight.
 
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