Tank Stand

[BCOrchidGuy]

Sorry, musta been asleep at the keyboard. 48x18x24 is 90 gallons 48x15x24 is 77, 48x12x24 is 60 gallons. Again, sorry for the brain fart.

Doug

[Gujustud]

lol, no worries.

I checked the 55g at Big Als, its 48x13x20.

I finished my frame today, just trying to get my hands on a camera for some pics. Its pretty big, and total overkill I think, but I want it strong!

i'm giving it to the shop next door to do the wood paneling, as they are going to custom match the color to some other furniture in the room its going in.

One question I had is space for plumbing. Should I ask him to make some holes in the back? Or should I do that later?

[BCOrchidGuy]

Holes in the back of the tank? I'd do that earlier than later if you can help it.

Doug

[Gujustud]

Originally Posted by BCOrchidGuy

Holes in the back of the tank? I'd do that earlier than later if you can help it.

Doug

Sorry, I should of been more clear.

I mean in the stand itself. The shop next door is doing the outer paneling for me. I'm going to be putting a 20g sump in the stand. I'm wondering if I should have him leave some round/square holes in the back for the plumbing? Or should I do that myself later on? I know I want to put a fan inside, to suck air in (or out) however, I figured i'd do that later once I actually get the fans, and know the size).

Also should I have the side/front/back panels come up about 1/2" around the top side? To act as a lip to somewhat keep the tank inside?

I know I'll need one hole probably on the side panel, near the bottom for the plug to go thru.

[Gujustud]

Okay, thanks to Lostmind i'm a little stuck.

I've got a 36" yet I designed the stand for a 48" (55 gal).

The inside of the frame is 13" in width. The reason was so that my 12-1/2" sump could fit inside. Using the 2x4 (really 1.5x3.5) to construct the stand that makes the top surface 16" in width (hopefully that makes sense.

Perfect for me to fit a 55g tank on, as they are 48x13".

Well now Lostmind jumps in, and says I should go for a 90g tank (48x18).

ARGGG, had I knew in the beginning, I could of made it 2 inches wider.

Sooooooo. what do I do? I don't want to take the frame apart. Its already all screwed together, and sealed, and I was "about" to take it over to the next shop to get all the outside put on.

I was thinking about adding a 4x4 on the back ledge, and just screwing it onto the frame (I know pictures would help to show the structral integrity, hopefully I'll get some soon).

Any other options? The reason I mentinoed the back edge, is because that way, the front is still flat, for doors, etc etc. I dunnoooooo.

[BCOrchidGuy]

You could simply run lengths of 2x4 across the stand... IE
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So say that's your stand from above simply lay 2x4s so they run this way

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This would probably work but, I'd rather redo the stand properly, you'll enjoy a more stable structure with a wider foot print.

All that being said, why not phone King Ed and ask them if they have any used pine 90 gallon stands around. I bet you could get one for $100

Doug

[Rus]

i found adding a side cabinet on made a huge difference fgor space [ ie: skimmer , reactor and such ]

[StirCrazy]

hmmm looks familer

Steve

[Gujustud]

Originally Posted by BCOrchidGuy

This would probably work but, I'd rather redo the stand properly, you'll enjoy a more stable structure with a wider foot print.

True. Well I went over to the custom cabinet shop next door (the guy who's gonna do the outer work) and I asked him what I should do. I told him I want to increase the width by 2". He gave me a great idea of putting a peice of 1/2" MDF against the back, then putting another back frame of 2x4" which will give me the 2" I need, and keeping the the sturdyness of the frame. Should work fine.

All that being said, why not phone King Ed and ask them if they have any used pine 90 gallon stands around. I bet you could get one for $100

I'm sorta a DIY kinda guy (I didn't mean for that to rhyme). Plus I need the stand to match some of my other furniture in the same room. This way I can have the height, and color all match.

Originally Posted by Rus

i found adding a side cabinet on made a huge difference fgor space [ ie: skimmer , reactor and such ]

You just wanted a excuse to post that picture

Argg all of you. Here I thought I'd be happy with my 38g, and now i'm already thinking about a 90g tank, with a side cabinet and more. NO! stop!! lol!!

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Gujustud

Argg all of you. Here I thought I'd be happy with my 38g, and now i'm already thinking about a 90g tank, with a side cabinet and more. NO! stop!! lol!!

Pssssst 280gal, 280gal, 280gal

Steve