I Intobigfish1818 Feeder Fish MFK Member Oct 27, 2006 84 0 6 Hollywood,FL Apr 26, 2010 #1 Hey guys im going to be working on a 75 Gallon Double Stand with enough room on the bottom for 2 DIY Rubbermaid Totes , so i guess a 3 layer stand . should i use 2x4 or 4x4 .
Hey guys im going to be working on a 75 Gallon Double Stand with enough room on the bottom for 2 DIY Rubbermaid Totes , so i guess a 3 layer stand . should i use 2x4 or 4x4 .
F fox3 Feeder Fish MFK Member Jan 29, 2010 283 0 0 Long Island Apr 26, 2010 #2 They build houses three stories using 2 x 4's.
N Noto Feeder Fish MFK Member Nov 18, 2008 2,536 3 0 The South Apr 26, 2010 #3 Yeah, 2X4s are more than strong enough. You could build a stand for those tanks with 3/4" plywood or 1X boards.
Yeah, 2X4s are more than strong enough. You could build a stand for those tanks with 3/4" plywood or 1X boards.
B bud Fire Eel MFK Member Jan 29, 2009 1,243 2 68 58 KCMO US Apr 26, 2010 #5 Its better to double up 2x4 than use today's soaking wet 4x4 that tend to warp or crown when they dry.This is how I did my 6x33gl stand
Its better to double up 2x4 than use today's soaking wet 4x4 that tend to warp or crown when they dry.This is how I did my 6x33gl stand
I Intobigfish1818 Feeder Fish MFK Member Oct 27, 2006 84 0 6 Hollywood,FL Apr 26, 2010 #6 Thanks guys ....you guys rock !!
R Reptile88 Feeder Fish MFK Member Nov 17, 2009 42 0 0 so cal Apr 27, 2010 #7 also two 2x4's fastened together to make a 4x4 is stronger then a 4x4 just if you want that extra strength for your own sound sleep
also two 2x4's fastened together to make a 4x4 is stronger then a 4x4 just if you want that extra strength for your own sound sleep
just if you want that extra strength for your own sound sleep