Advice needed - Getting Wet Dry Sump under stand

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Ok, I have a 125g 6ft tank which I posted on here a month ago or so. Just picked up a used Wet Dry Sump which measures 26 1/2" long by 12" wide and will fit under the tank no problem except I cannot get it thru the doors of the stand. Looking for any advice as to how I can install this without tearing down the tank. The stand is your normal pre-made Pet Store stand. I have seen some of the DIY stands which have the 2x4 frames where the 2x4's are sitting on top of the bottom 2x4 frame for better support and strength and then a 1x2 behind it to secure it to the top and bottom frame. If I dummy the supports on the back of the stand with several 2x4's resting on the bottom 2x4 frame of the stand and temporarily secure it to both the top and bottom of the stand, could I safely cut out that back support shown in pic below to fit the sump in the stand? Sorry if this sounds like a mess. Simple terms, I want to cut out the back support so I can slide the sump under the stand and then replace that back support with a 2x4 instead. Is that possible? Would any structural damage occur to make the stand unsafe? Thanks for your help and patience. I will be draining most of the tank to help take away some of the weight but I would not be able to lift the tank up and drop the sump in that way.

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Well first off, do not alter the stand in anyway while there is a tank on it. Only bad things will come of it IMO. I would get a couple rubbermaid containers (you can always find a use for them after you use them for this) and drain all or most of the water into the containers and put the fish in them. Then move the tank, slide the wet/dry into place, and fill the tank back up with the same water. If the wet/dry won't fit under with the tank already in place I see this as your only option.
 
Thanks Dmasker and Seedubs1...I went ahead and cut out that upright but before doing so - installed 3 different supports which are now part of the frame. This seems to be stronger than just the one I cut out. Tank is back up and running. Next task --to silencing the prefilter box (overflow)...

Thanks again
 
Glad to see that it worked out for you. However keep in mind that AGA and Perfecto does not gaurantee there tanks for any period of time if the stand or tank are altered.
 
Thanks Smitty, Good info to know. Not sure if that applies to used equipment. I picked up the tank and stand from Craig's list. The tank is made by AGA and I'm not sure if the warranty carries over?? I am extremely satisfied with the set up so far and even got a few compliments from my wife. In fact, she wants to help build a new stand next year........I'm going to hold her to that...lol..
 
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