Tank Shelves...

[Snaz]

Originally Posted by Rbacchiega

So I want to start building the shelves for the sump closet. It measures 28.5" wide. (Tiny, I know) I want shelves that are 28.5" wide by 2 feet front to back. Would building a frame out of 1x2s spaced 6 inches apart hold acrylic tanks that are 24Lx24Wx18H???

I posted this on RC but nobody has answered. Want to get started on this ASAP, so the quicker the help the better.

Thanks in advance guys?

Metric makes this alot easier, so first lets convert..

24 in = 61 cm
24 in = 61 cm
18 in = 46 cm

61 x 61 x 46 = 171166 cm*3 (centimeter cubed)

171166 cm*3 = 171166 ml

171166 ml = 171 litres
171 litres of pure water = 171 kg
171 litres of water (salinity 1.024) = 175 kg

So each tank weighs 175 kg or 385 lbs when full, acrylic is neglible.

I would say no, 1 x 2 wood is not able to support this weight, go 2 x 4.