1x6's strong enough for a 55g stand?

[hsd]

I need to make a stand for a 55g. Was thinking about making it along the same way they did in this thread http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146900&page=3&highlight=indy+stand .

I see a lot of stands made out of 2x4's, 2x6's, 4x4's etc... I have a fair amount of spare 1 1/4" x 6" x 12', would this work? Was planning on following the basic stand plan they used in the link posted above. I would like to keep it from getting too heavy, as I am moving in a few months, and would likely move once or twice more in the next year or two.

 

[Noto]

Absolutely, 1X6s will work.

 

[hillbilly]

It's way overkill. 2x4s will work, even 2x3s. You're only talking 500 to 600 pounds of tank and water. 1x6s will add unnecessary weight.

 

[takagari]

a 2x4 box with a centre support and 4 legs will hold up my 90 gallon. so your more then fine

 

[hsd]

Alright thanks, just wanted to be sure. Had the 1x6's handy so might as well use them.

 

[Danger_Chicken]

You'll need t brace it better. 1x6's are going to be a lot more flexible than 2x4's. I'd double up myself.

 

[cjohll]

If properly built they should be fine. I like to overbuild my stands and there is no board thicker than 3/4

 

[hsd]

Yep will add in a few extra braces. Will post up some pics once I'm done for a critique.

 

[Pharaoh]

You will be fine.

 

[mriversinco]

I'd recommend putting on edge though. 1/6 flat will bow really bad even at 16" O.C.