The stand has a 2x8 top frame and 2x4 everything else. Stand is about 6'6" wide. I plan on adding mitered 2x4 triangles to the top and bottom of all the rear supports to prevent any movement. Trying to build the stand without a center brace. Will this hold? Also, plan on gluing plywood to the top and bottom. What is the preferred thickness 1/2 or 3/4? Tank is acrylic
The right side of the tank will have a synergy reef ghost over with a beananimal design into a diy w/d filter in a 75 gallon. This is what I plan to use for the w/d: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IKAF6HY/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I33PBR7ILN06MM&colid=ZHTNXPNL2V45 . W/D will be on a stand off so the water line in that area is below the top of the bottom drawer. Plants will be grown in the rest of the sump. Is this enough filtration?
Lastly, I am considering running a 1" bottom drain to a Cepex ball valve with a Barb fitting. Basically, when doing water changes or a full empty, hook a hose to the Barb, open the valve, and easy water change. Plus when I move, this will make draining the tank trivial. Is there much risk to this leaking?
Note: This is my first time using sketch up. Please ignore the mistakes. The support braces will be evenly spaced and the 2 vertical supports on the right side of the tank will be aligned with the corner of the platform.

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The right side of the tank will have a synergy reef ghost over with a beananimal design into a diy w/d filter in a 75 gallon. This is what I plan to use for the w/d: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IKAF6HY/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I33PBR7ILN06MM&colid=ZHTNXPNL2V45 . W/D will be on a stand off so the water line in that area is below the top of the bottom drawer. Plants will be grown in the rest of the sump. Is this enough filtration?
Lastly, I am considering running a 1" bottom drain to a Cepex ball valve with a Barb fitting. Basically, when doing water changes or a full empty, hook a hose to the Barb, open the valve, and easy water change. Plus when I move, this will make draining the tank trivial. Is there much risk to this leaking?
Note: This is my first time using sketch up. Please ignore the mistakes. The support braces will be evenly spaced and the 2 vertical supports on the right side of the tank will be aligned with the corner of the platform.




Planned scape:

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