My 315G Plywood Tank Build

I built a tank several years ago (20) and after a few years it began to leak and before it was noticed it was too far gone. Anyway, my stand isbuilt out of 2x4s and 2x6s, the tank is plywood but with an exterior frame. The tank measures 96Lx36Dx31H outside and 88Lx28.5Dx28.5H inside. I will be using 5/8s glass on the front and will be using Pond Coat to seal the tank. Here is the stand and tank so far:

I have also started working on the sump while the snow falls. The sump will also be sealed with Perma-Dri's Pont Coat. Water will enter through each end of the sump through filter socks, go through a section that will be left opened for future filter media, heaters, etc. Once past there, water will rise and fall through a filter plate and scrubbies. Water will return to the tank using a Quiet One 9000 pump that will be in the center of the pump. Here are picks of the sump so far. I could use some recommendations about where to put the water returns at. You can see the overflows already. I am planning on placing the returns in the end walls IF they will fit within the 2x4 wall. But if they dont fit there, where would you place them? I will post the sump design drawing in a few minutes, it's on a different laptop!

tuffy_rana;3862166; said:

that gotta be the strogest looking stand ive seen by far............

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Thanks, but I cant take the credit, I got the stand design from here:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254328

The sump is just glued and screwed, it measurs 84"Lx22"Dx16"H. I have seen plywood tanks build this way so I figured a sump would be fine. I didn't even conside framing the sump. Let me change computers and upload the design!

Here is sump design. Obviously, it's a cutaway view. I have changed the ends a little. Instead of building my own sock filter inputs I am going to buy the ones that are premade and available at Foster and Smith. They are only $30ea and will make things easier.