Another dual layer tank help...

[123456]

So I am picking up 2 acrylic tanks that have the following dimensions:

71" x 21" x 16"

I have built a tank stand before and was able to fit a 55g under a 150g.

Simplified cartoon interpretation:



Question is whether the stand would be strong enough if I removed the center brace in the front (the red piece for wood)?

I would keep the middle vertical piece in the back. But for aesthetic reasons, could it compromise the stand structurally if I omitted the one in the front?

Any other suggestions to building something that can allow me to stack these tanks would be appreciated!

 

[Bderick67]

I just used 2x6s for the 72" span

 

[123456]

That's great!

What type of wood did you use or would recommend? I am on a buget, but would want to get the suitable wood.

I really don't have that much space on either ends of the tanks where I am planning to put it.

Do you think I can get away with 2x6 horizontals and 2x4 or verticals?

 

[fish_sauce]

So I am picking up 2 acrylic tanks that have the following dimensions:

71" x 21" x 16"

I have built a tank stand before and was able to fit a 55g under a 150g.

Simplified cartoon interpretation:



Question is whether the stand would be strong enough if I removed the center brace in the front (the red piece for wood)?

I would keep the middle vertical piece in the back. But for aesthetic reasons, could it compromise the stand structurally if I omitted the one in the front?

Any other suggestions to building something that can allow me to stack these tanks would be appreciated!

I just built one with a center brace in the back, and nothing in the front. The size of wood I used was 4cm x 9 cm, a little bit smaller than the standard 2 x 4. That's all they have here in Taiwan. Here's a link to my build. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=404785

 

[123456]

Thanks Fish_sauce, that's pretty much exactly how I want to build mine.

Looks like I might get away with it by doubling the horizontal brace in the front.