tank stand

[busatana]

hay i just hit up a yard sal and i got a awsome condition 110 gal. glass aquarium for 25 bucks so i couldent resist but i was wondering it is 19.5 inches front to back and was wondering what i should do for a stand being the most iv seen are only 18" any advice would be nice.

 

[laddy]

R U asking what DIY stand you should build, or, asking if anyone has seen a stand with this footprint?

 

[busatana]

:happyfish :happyfish well i would like to build it myself just becuase of the $ but i dont know if i have the skill to build a stand that would be able to hole the weight so eather a plan or if someone has had any experince with getting a stand that is noe common. thanks

 

[laddy]

You're talking about 1000 lbs just in water alone, so if you DYI you'll want to fabricate using 4 x 4's and and 2 x 4 rails. Also, I don't know where you are going to place this tank, but you'll want to support your floor with a few footings and posts.

 

[jessecnc]

Building a stand is actually quite easy. Just takes some planning. Plus, you can build it any size you want.
The basics are simply a 2x4 frame and your choice of finish to wrap it in. Even though you are talking about 1000+ lbs., 2x4s are more than enough. A single 2x4 on its end could easily support this much weight, so no worries here.
Do a search. There are some great explainations and pictures.

 

[busatana]

cool thanks alot

 

[puffer9006]

heres some pics of stands hope it helps
(p.s. i hope no one gets made these are not my stands thiers others people just couldnt figure out how to load the whole thread.

 

[thangbom]

2x4 is plenty enough as long at they are not too far spanded from each other.. my stand for my 155bf only have 10 2x4 post spanded over the 74'' ( 4 in front and 4 in back ) the middle secton where the 2 doors open is about 35'' i think ( but it fits a 55 gal long in between with about 2.5'' to spare ) and no problem yet.. no bow no nothing.. been ther for a few years now. as for placment.. try to keep it on the 1st floor and close to the outside walls of the building. gl