Alan's Rimless 75 build

Vince from Quantum Reefs came by last Saturday to drop off most of my order to get me started after planning and changing my mind multiple times between July and now. So far I've got a tank (Deep Blue Edge 75 non reef ready): and a box of parts: which consists of Apex, extra VDM, couple Eheim Jager 250W heaters, Reeflo Blowhole 1450 return pump, 2 Tunze 6095 controllables, and some other small bits. They're bringing two boxes of reeflakes too. Also have a CS1 to build

I built the stand today. Made it out of 3/4" plywood, biscuits and glue. I haven't decided if I'm going to finish it or paint it. Because of the way it's put together all of the weight will be carried from the frame of the tank straight down the plywood sides and back and front. The biscuits just hold the box together. They don't carry any load. It can't shear in either direction because it would have to somehow compress the plywood to do it. I think it will be nice and sturdy, and I