I've been hunting round for info, however, for someone like me (dyspraxic, cannot even build the simplest of things), the instructions make no sense... I'm wanting to build a 48inch rack, to initially hold a 48*12*12 tank and a 48*12*18. I want the option of upgrading all tanks to 48*18*18 and would also like to be able to put a 3rd tank in later on as I'm wanting a brackish tank. It needs to be simple to build, not too bulky as am in a studio flat next year and possibly able to take apart - I am a student so will be moving around a fair bit. Any ideas on how to do this? The other option would be have one long tank on the top and two shorter but wider tanks on the bottom. I have a coldwater commuity that need a good size tank (goldfish, weather loaches, cories etc), one single channa pulchra who is about 5 inches currently and needs moving out of the 25ich tank he is in I think and the brackish fish I want are green spot/fig 8 puffers and a snowflake eel. So basically, I need a setup that will keep these happy for life (am fed up of grow-out tanks costing me an arm and a leg.) So what size tanks will I need and what would the easiest way of building the rack be? I already own a 48*12*12 tank that would probably be good for either the channa for life or possibly my brackish tank for a bit? Hope this makes sense, it seems rambling and convuluted even to myself... I also need to keep the price down as much as possible as I already spend most of my income on my fish... Oh, and a way of hiding two of the tanks so that only one is visible when the landlord comes calling would be useful... (so a way of hanging a curtain round or slotting in wooden panels)
Building a rack
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Anyone? Or am I just going to have to do this trial and error attempting to follow plans that use us terms and are aimed at diy experts...
Here is a good video on building a rack: http://tedsfishroom.com/2011/04/20/aquarium-racks-in-a-fish-room/
you could build a 2 tier with a large tank on top and 2 smaller ones below with ease using cinder blocks, will also offer the most flexibility, if you want wider tanks just add more blocks.
That video was great, thanks 
Think im going to go with either a wood built one or cinder blocks and railway sleepers possibly, I'm also going to get a quote on a metal one, as if it isn't too expensive, it might well save me a lot of time and everyone around me a lot of stress. At least no one has called me insane for wanting 3 (actually 5 now) tanks in a studio flat 
Thanks for the help
Think im going to go with either a wood built one or cinder blocks and railway sleepers possibly, I'm also going to get a quote on a metal one, as if it isn't too expensive, it might well save me a lot of time and everyone around me a lot of stress. At least no one has called me insane for wanting 3 (actually 5 now) tanks in a studio flat Thanks for the helpMetal is the way to go imo, you should look into second hand pallet racking if a custom welded stand is too much maybe cheaper and can easily support the weight.
I think if I lived in a studio flat my bed would be a fish tank just to satisfy me.
I think if I lived in a studio flat my bed would be a fish tank just to satisfy me.
I will be getting a quote on a welded stand, then I will have a look around, thank you
And that would be seriously awesome (I know people hate the show, but that headboard tank they made on tanked would be amazing )
And that would be seriously awesome
(I know people hate the show, but that headboard tank they made on tanked would be amazing )I built this! all it took me is my time.and sweat. Its sized to fit 48" 5/8.
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That looks awesome looking at all of ths stands people have made it definitely looks possible and will save several hundred quid... Just trying to work it how to fit a sump in for the saltwater tank I have accidentally planned 
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looking at all of ths stands people have made it definitely looks possible and will save several hundred quid... Just trying to work it how to fit a sump in for the saltwater tank I have accidentally planned Sent from my GT-I9100 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App
I hope there's more to that than what meets the eye. I see nothing but disaster. I see platform on legs on platform on legs on platform on legs... what happens when you stack 5 dinner tables and nail their feet to the next? lol.