Diy Stand

[new but handy]

you could be right. after I had a second look it is hard to tell with that angle.
Either way, that stand is only holding about 40g of water. If the bottem glass is strong enough you could technicly hold the tank on 4 corner posts.

[rocketlily]

Here's the thread I followed when making the stand for my tank. Well worth the read.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1169964

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My stand is builded with 2x6's, with no center brace I have a 150 gal tank 48L x 30W x24H sitting on it, with a 50 gal sump 48L x 12W x 19H. I double up the 2x6's for the posts and have and a 2x6 horizontally, sitting on top on one of the 2x6 post. I also made the side panel removeable so that the sump can be side in or out.

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[new but handy]

I used 2x4s horizontaly, just to get me the extra 2". I have 2 center braces on the front, just for doors, and 1 center brace on the back. 6' of glass is a long span for no supports
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ps. Don't look at the canopy I decided to change the design after I built it so I didn't sand or stain. I don't have a shop so I build everything on my deck. (It's a little hard to do in 2' of snow)

[AaronG]

thanks all, ok now i gotta get building before my store bought stand crashes

[mark]

Yep, it's the camera lens, there's no bowing even after 3 years.

[tgoeujon]

aaron
i just used 4x4 posts in the corners with 2x4 top and bottom framing, then laminated two sheets of 5/8 plywood for a cover on top and bottom of the stand. i did anchor it to the wall too though, and where your tank sits you probably could too. i always like extra stability i dont think dynamite could move it lol. if you make it out my way stop and take a look some time.
if it makes a difference my tank is 48x31x19

[AaronG]

thanks trevor im gona put the tank were my comp is and move the comp into that corner so when u come over to drool(j/k) it will be fully viewable(i hate it in that corner) o did u put the 2x4s flat or on edge?