600 gal stand

[Austin1234]

In process of building a steel stand for my new 600 gal acrylic tank (4’x8’x30”). Building out of 2”x 1/8” sq. tbg. I’ll post a couple pics as I get it together a little more. Looking for ideas on covering a steel stand I know some people have done some pretty cool things. Wanna run a big sump so I really don’t want any upright braces threw the middle but 4’ seems like a pretty long span curious if anyone has a stand of similar size could give some input or post some pics. Thanks!

 

[dr exum]

In process of building a steel stand for my new 600 gal acrylic tank (4’x8’x30”). Building out of 2”x 1/8” sq. tbg. I’ll post a couple pics as I get it together a little more. Looking for ideas on covering a steel stand I know some people have done some pretty cool things. Wanna run a big sump so I really don’t want any upright braces threw the middle but 4’ seems like a pretty long span curious if anyone has a stand of similar size could give some input or post some pics. Thanks!

8'x4'x30"

 

[Austin1234]

I like it very similar to how mine is! Any issues with it bowing or flexing or anything? And how do you attach your outer covering?

 

[dr exum]

I like it very similar to how mine is! Any issues with it bowing or flexing or anything? And how do you attach your outer covering?

tank is medium - has some crazing maybe and bubbles -

done by local guy in seattle wa jason at custom acyrlic creations...

he fabricated these panels from wood and stained them - attached with recessed magnets

i have another set that was machined and built local

 

[Austin1234]

I got this far this evening. I’m trying to decide rather to do some more bracing but I think this is pretty similar to how your stand is built.