210g Stand Strength?

[djones]

Hi everyone,
I recently purchased a used 210g glass tank and stand. I'm concerned about the strength of the stand. It doesn't seem like it has enough support to hold up the weight of a full 210g of water.

I've taken some pictures of the inside of the stand. I'd like to know if the stand looks okay or should I look into some way of adding more to it.

I do know that the tank was running for at least a year or two in the previous owners garage/fishroom.

Thanks!
Doug

 

[RedDwarf]

I would need a bit more information before I would say it's safe. First off are the corner upright 2x4" and the rest of the uprights 2x2". What is the spacing between the upright in the front and in the back. And what is the size of the top frame of the stand, looks to be 2x4" but can't be sure.

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

I completely understand your concerns. I also reinforced my stand for the 220 gal. Just cut boards in respective length and insert.

HarleyK

 

[djones]

I would need a bit more information before I would say it's safe. First off are the corner upright 2x4" and the rest of the uprights 2x2". What is the spacing between the upright in the front and in the back. And what is the size of the top frame of the stand, looks to be 2x4" but can't be sure.

Hi RedDwarf,
The corner uprights are all 2x4"s. All the back uprights are 2x4"s as well. I've taken a few more pictures of the front uprights. The front pieces are 1x2"s.

The spacing between the front and back of the stand is about 21-22". The top frame of the stand is built from 2x4"s.

Thanks,
Doug

 

[RedDwarf]

The front of your stand looks to be a plywood sheet reinforced with the 1x2"s so it won't cause any trouble unless you cram the tank full of gravel and rocks. The less than 2' span between the rear uprights should be fine but if you feel that you want a bigger margin of safety then you could always add three more uprights to firm up the span between the uprights. Just remember to place your larger filters and such in the stand before you attach the support uprights. One thing to remember, makes sure that if you add the new uprights to the back of the stand, that there is some wood underneath the floating floor (that plywood sheet on the bottom) of your stand.

 

[BigCountry]

Might want to build a floor stand for this stand. Like a 4" high box stand or something. Would look nice. Kinda mold out the bottom some.

 

[djones]

Thanks for all the advise!

I think I will try doing some reinforcing. Now the problem is moving the tank so I can work on the stand. That thing is heavy!

I'll take pictures of the finished product.

Thanks again,
Doug

 

[zerojquan85]

if think your right no the support of you stand..

Your stand which is primarily made 2x4 might not be enough to support the weight....
I'll give u an idea of a tank stand i just recently build.. last week actually.. for a new 180 gallon that i bough...

I used primarily 4X4s as the tank's main tank support.. and have 6 legs instead of two to support the height of the tank... hope it gives you some idea...

 

[I<3fish]

Yeah, my stand for my 300 gallon is EXTREMELY overbuilt haha, it utilizes 4x4's and 2x6's and a lot of them.

 

[BigCountry]

Judging from the pics, this stand will reside on a concrete slab right (I am assuming that is concrete under the carpet)? If so you will prob be ok since there will be zero floor movement. I never considered that, and you said the previous owner had it setup in his/her garage. Which is prob why he/she never had any support issues with it.