Knightmare Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Guys, need advice here, currently my cabinet for my 4ft tank is design with three compartment which forbid me from putting a sump, see pic, intend to modify the cabinet by making a kind hole on either 1 of the center divider so i can put a sump. Will the cabinet be able to support the weight if i were to remove either 1 of the divider. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tanzy Posted May 19, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2004 What are the partitions made of? Quote Warning: Heavy handed moderator in operation. Threads and post are liable to be deleted or moved without prior notification. Moderator's prerogative will be enforced. Any grievances or complains should be addressed to The Administrator. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/post-36-1073276974.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member typrobin Posted May 19, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2004 dun think it is advisable.... if u really need to do it, u might wanna consider making a metal stand to support your tank's weight.... Quote MY OLD 3ft!! My Latest Plan!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightmare Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 not sure what it made of... will consider bout the metal support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tanzy Posted May 19, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2004 How do you intend to cut through something when you don't know what material it is made of? Is it plywood or solid wood? Is it hollow? Quote Warning: Heavy handed moderator in operation. Threads and post are liable to be deleted or moved without prior notification. Moderator's prerogative will be enforced. Any grievances or complains should be addressed to The Administrator. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/post-36-1073276974.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member rainbowdarter Posted May 19, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2004 How do you intend to cut through something when you don't know what material it is made of?Is it plywood or solid wood? Is it hollow? Yup, I agree ....plst tell us complete info about the cabinet. The partition how thick? Is it hollow at the middle but solid at the side? You can know thru the sound produce by knocking the partition surface at centre and sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightmare Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 its a solid wood.... look like i have to settle for canister then thks guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member moron_clown Posted May 19, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2004 it can be done.just add supporting wood columns on the four sides of the tank and some bracings on the underside as well as the front center portion.look at those cabinets for marine fish tanks..u should noe what i mean. Quote Reef Journal Gf's 6ft FOWLR My previous 4X2X2.5 (Retired) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 maybe you can drill holes and try sump and a separate refugium Quote But if you tame me, we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world... You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed. -Antoine de Saint-Exupery Keep our hobby sustainable, participate in fragging NOW CHAETO Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightmare Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 maybe you can drill holes and try sump and a separate refugium Have that idea but not sure how it can be done. I've tried explaining to my LFS but he catch no ball . Any pic to show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member rockfish Posted May 21, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted May 21, 2004 hey bro, never never remove the partition unless u have a way to support the middle. my new tank cracked becos i believed that it doesn't need to. Ended up, the center too weak, the tank cracked rite in the middle. maybe u can replace the parition with a column to support the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navyblue Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Got an idea that may or may not work. As you have 3 compartments, use 3 tanks and put a tank in each compartment, preferbly same height tanks. Drill a hole through the divider near the top, and connect the adjacent tanks with one or more siphon tubes. this way you can make the water level in 3 tanks almost the same. The 3 tanks will be 3 "compartments". Make sure that the tubes outlet and inlet are always under water, or else the siphon will break and you will have flood. Prevent all possibility of bubble formation as it will break the siphon. And to be safe place the skimmer in the last tank The problem is the flowrate of the siphon might be too slow to get the water accross. But you can use a weaker return pump and more siphon tubes to compensate. And to play safe fill the sump only half full. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwilly Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 suggest not too.. your center support is enduring the weight of your tank.. its damn heavy.. the cabinet may slope inwards if u remove the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navyblue Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Ooops sorry... My idea has already been said by Blueheaven... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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