hello all i just finished constructing a stand for the 75 gallon tank ill b picking up in the next week or two and am wondering if ill have any strength issues.i highly doubt it because it is perfectly level and supports me jumping on it but this was my first build so i figured id run it by some more experienced peoples.the main supports are 3 foot length 2x6's and 2x4's butted 90 degrees and secured with 3 inch rustproof decking screws all pre-drilled to avoid splits etc.these are the four corner legs.to secure them together i used 2x6's cut to 19 inches(1/2 inch longer than the width of the tank) and made individual "side frames" securing the 2x6 squarely to the top of the legs again with 3 inch decking screws.once both side frames were contructed i took a piece of 3/4 inch 2 foot by 4 foot oak plywood and after getting everything square secured it to the 2x6 tops of the side frames with 2 inch decking screws.this formed a rough outline of the stand size.5 inches from the bottom i used horizontal 2x4's to box out the complete outer perimeter of the legs and give it more lateral strength.to finish it off and give it more lateral strength i also used 2x4's again on the inside of the legs and run at a 45 degree angles from the bottom of one leg to the top of the other front to back and side to side and secured them with 3 inch deck screws.finished it all with 2X1 oak trim and tongue and groove 3 inch wide vertical oak paneling with finish nails.all i have left is to hang the lights on the inside of it and stain it.im not computer savvy so sorry bout no pics but does this sound like an acceptable stand or did i miss something?thanx anyone for any input!
75 gallon stand build....now complete but...
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forgot to add this was built so that none of the fasteners were weight bearing....only there to connect the wood....i need opinions please!i want to get some before i stain it so if anyone thinks i should add anything i can do it first or does it sound like she'll hold?
i unfortunately am not savvy wit computers but can try....i was hoping my explanation would present some sort of a picture but im no author either.lol.