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Post by justkeepfragging on Dec 20, 2013 15:43:07 GMT -5
I have a question, I just got a jebao wavemaker for my 20high reef but when I put have it on the correct setting it makes the iron stand rock back and forth. Do you think this will weaken it and cause it to break? I very worried about water damage as I live on the 3rd floor. Any input?? thanks
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Dec 20, 2013 16:26:12 GMT -5
If it's able to make the stand rock back and fourth then there's no doubt it will weaken the structural integrity of the stand.
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Post by justkeepfragging on Dec 20, 2013 16:30:03 GMT -5
even if its just a little bit?
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Dec 20, 2013 16:49:53 GMT -5
I guess it depends on how much the stand is moving. Any aquarium stand moving at all would make me worry. You'd be better off getting a solid wood stand or cabinet to put your tank on or even building a stand yourself. You want a stand to be solid, movement in a stand isn't a good thing.
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Post by gotareef on Dec 20, 2013 17:35:28 GMT -5
if I had 500 pounds rocking back and forth I would be very worried!! if you need a stand I have one I made I would let go for $25 it needs a door... $40 if you want the 30xh tank with it  |
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Post by justkeepfragging on Dec 20, 2013 19:45:45 GMT -5
I"d love to take that stand but I don't want to have to drain and move the tank =( I get anxiety just thinking about moving the tank lol. There is a setting that works alright it just doesn't have the "perfect" wave that I'd like.
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Post by industry on Dec 20, 2013 22:02:50 GMT -5
I run my jebao on "else" mode. Maybe try that one?
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Post by justkeepfragging on Dec 21, 2013 0:42:18 GMT -5
i'll try it
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Post by jasonandsarah on Dec 23, 2013 13:36:12 GMT -5
Do you have a wp-40? Or 25?
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Post by gotareef on Dec 23, 2013 18:00:41 GMT -5
you could also get a piece of plywood and some metal screws. cover the stand and you shouldnt have a problem with it moving ever again
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Post by justkeepfragging on Dec 28, 2013 13:48:28 GMT -5
its a wp25
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Post by fragfreaks on Dec 28, 2013 14:25:59 GMT -5
I have a question, I just got a jebao wavemaker for my 20high reef but when I put have it on the correct setting it makes the iron stand rock back and forth. Do you think this will weaken it and cause it to break? I very worried about water damage as I live on the 3rd floor. Any input?? thanks
<abbr data-timestamp="1387839641000" class="time" title="Dec 23, 2013 18:00:41 GMT -5">Dec 23, 2013 18:00:41 GMT -5</abbr> gotareef said: you could also get a piece of plywood and some metal screws. cover the stand and you shouldnt have a problem with it moving ever again I would agree with gotareef in suggesting to bulk up the stand so that it will not rock back and forth, which definitely would stock the rocking, but the reason why you are experience rocking is because the tank and stand are not level to begin with. I would suggest first seeing if you can shim up the tank so that it is level. You can get wood shims from a local hardware store. If you can get it level the tank should not rock without having to add the extra plywood. |
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Post by gotareef on Dec 28, 2013 16:09:28 GMT -5
with metal stands I would use 2x4" on the bottom so it didnt sit just on the metal posts then cover with plywood and corner molding for the edges strongest stand you will ever have
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Post by justkeepfragging on Dec 29, 2013 12:55:20 GMT -5
thanks everyone for your advice/input!
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Post by fragfreaks on Dec 30, 2013 12:23:28 GMT -5
thanks everyone for your advice/input! Let us know how you make out. |
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