1000 litre stand HELP!

[Farmerjones]

Ok so I've got a gorgeous all glass tank, 78 inches long 30 inches wide and 30 inches high, it looks huge!!! Anybody got any suggestions for what size wood and what height to build stand, also want to put a sump under it, what size would be best? It's going to be south merican cichlids, chocolate, oscars, severums etc. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Farmerjones]

 

[tlindsey]

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2×4's can be used avoid bowed lumber. Also recommend miter saw over rough cut. Your choice on height.

 

[Farmerjones]

2×4's can be used avoid bowed lumber. Also recommend miter saw over rough cut. Your choice on height.

Would 1 centre upright/support be enough? Any advice on size of sump would be appreciated thanks

 

[tlindsey]

Measure twice and use a square tool and large construction level. I prefer deck screws over nails.

 

[Farmerjones]

Measure twice and use a square tool and large construction level. I prefer deck screws over nails.

I assume build it like king of diy, or anybody else that uses the 2 frames with supports method

 

[tlindsey]

I assume build it like king of diy, or anybody else that uses the 2 frames with supports method

Yes definitely. I would place 2 supports for the center.

 

[tlindsey]

What are you going to use for a sump aquarium, tote, or other?

 

[Farmerjones]

Yes definitely. I would place 2 supports for the center.

So basically 4 legs front and 4 legs back?

 

[Farmerjones]

What are you going to use for a sump aquarium, tote, or other?

Thinking glass tank and fit baffles myself, once I work out what I want in there