Moving DT stand
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scopus tang
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Originally Posted by DrTITO
http:///forum/post/2571303
Whats the best way to make A stand for my DT with wheels ?(so it can moved).
150 gal. + and live rock.......is there any special way to build it?
I plan on useing 6 300lbs 360○ wheels. will it be enough?
In a 150 gallon tank, you're very likely to be close to or exceed 2,000 lbs. All of that weight will be focused on the 6 points of contact. Even if the wheels hold it (which I doubt), the stress points created are extremely likely to fracture the wood of the stand, or at least bow it which is in turn likely to fracture the tank. Personally, and its just my opinion, I think this is a bad idea and I wouldn't even attempt it. Is having it mobile really worth the risk to the tank? Not only that, but I don't think that you'd have enough of a weight distribution on a standard floor and in attempting to roll it, you could very easily have wheel busting through your floor. JMO, for what its worth.
http:///forum/post/2571303
Whats the best way to make A stand for my DT with wheels ?(so it can moved).
150 gal. + and live rock.......is there any special way to build it?
I plan on useing 6 300lbs 360○ wheels. will it be enough?
In a 150 gallon tank, you're very likely to be close to or exceed 2,000 lbs. All of that weight will be focused on the 6 points of contact. Even if the wheels hold it (which I doubt), the stress points created are extremely likely to fracture the wood of the stand, or at least bow it which is in turn likely to fracture the tank. Personally, and its just my opinion, I think this is a bad idea and I wouldn't even attempt it. Is having it mobile really worth the risk to the tank? Not only that, but I don't think that you'd have enough of a weight distribution on a standard floor and in attempting to roll it, you could very easily have wheel busting through your floor. JMO, for what its worth.
veni vidi vici
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Metal stand with heavy duty sways and metal casters would do the trick,but i wouldn't do it.All that water sloshing around putting excessive pressure on tank seams.Not to mention if you where to have unstable rock work.Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.JMO
