Tank Stand: To Build or Buy

aftrhrs

aftrhrs

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I have been kicking this idea around for a little while. Next spring I am planning on getting a 265 gallon tank. While from the exterior the stands look pretty good, they just don't seem as sturdy as the home built 2 X 4 constructed stands. Being an engineer I tend to "over engineer" my own stuff. I would hate to think of the sound a 265 gallon tank would make when it comes crashing down in the middle of the night. I know I can build a solid base but what do you guys use to cover it up and for some molding work? Pics would be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
 
cboyfan2020

cboyfan2020

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Building your own stand would save you a ton of money as well as being able to make it like you want with little side doors etc. I can email you a sight that has some base plans to go off of.
 
dockery07

dockery07

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Here is my stand. My husband is an engineer also and this is way over built. The stand weights 300lbs or so.
 
rookie

rookie

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AFTRHRS - If you are going to build that tank I am very interested in seeing pictures of your process and find out how things are going. I am planning on building a tank myself in the next year or two here and am starting my research now to make sure I know what I want to do and hopefully avoid as many pitfalls as I can. Please email me and let me know how stuff is going and what you are planning. NickSchwarzrock@aol.com.
Thanks,
Nick
 
entice59

entice59

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Originally posted by cboyfan2020
Building your own stand would save you a ton of money as well as being able to make it like you want with little side doors etc. I can email you a sight that has some base plans to go off of.
could you send me one also? thanks
flare59@juno.com
 
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