Double Rack for two 6ft tanks

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Jack Dempsey
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Hi All,
I'm looking to build a 6ft long double stand soon for my 125G and 75G Long (72"×18"×13"). I'd like to put the 75G on the bottom and the 125G on top since it's more of a show tank. I watched a video on TedsfishRoom.com with the 2x4s and dado cuts. Would that same design work for 2 6ft tanks? Would I just need to swap the horizontals to 2x6? Or will it still not work?
 

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Wednesday has a really sweet double stack 125 setup for sale you should look it up. Great price and a solid stand setup. Would be a great buy.

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Have you thought of going "metal"? I know it tends to be more expensive than wood but it really does the trick. I have two 180G tanks, (6'x2'x2') stacked one above the other and have never had a problem. Also two 150Gs stacked. The stand system I use is Unistrut. There is a distributor here in Winnipeg that supplies it, but I know they're all over the place. Here are some pics and a link.
http://www.unistrut.com/
BTW, I have no stock in this company:) but I have Unistrut stands that are over 30 years old still doing the job.

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Here's a supplier i that I found on the Internet. I don't know if it's close to where you are or not. Also, there are metal stand suppliers other than Unistrut around, I'm sure.

call 1.847.756.4337

Address:
Strut & Supply, Inc.
28005 W. Commercial Ave.
Barrington IL 60010
 

Dego510

Jack Dempsey
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Here's a supplier i that I found on the Internet. I don't know if it's close to where you are or not. Also, there are metal stand suppliers other than Unistrut around, I'm sure.

call 1.847.756.4337

Address:
Strut & Supply, Inc.
28005 W. Commercial Ave.
Barrington IL 60010
That is pretty close to me. Did you have yours made specifically for you? Or do they have them pre-made?
 

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That is pretty close to me. Did you have yours made specifically for you? Or do they have them pre-made?
No, I put them together myself. Really easy and simple system. All you need is a 1/2" socket wrench and a little time and effort.
 

Dego510

Jack Dempsey
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No, I put them together myself. Really easy and simple system. All you need is a 1/2" socket wrench and a little time and effort.
Did you call and ask them if they made a rack that size? I don't see anything on their site that looks like I could order and pick up. Do you remember roughly what you paid?
 
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