DIY big tank stand opinions

[MKD]

Hi guys,


I am in process to build a stand for my 260G tank. Stand is 45" tall and footage is 88" x 30" with 4x4 posts. I want to leave the bottom 4" open for easy clean up or won't leave a mark there. sorry for quick draw. Can you give me pros and cons for open bottom?

Thank you,

Tony

 

[tlindsey]

Hi guys,


I am in process to build a stand for my 260G tank. Stand is 45" tall and footage is 88" x 30" with 4x4 posts. I want to leave the bottom 4" open for easy clean up or won't leave a mark there. sorry for quick draw. Can you give me pros and cons for open bottom?

Thank you,

Tony

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millerkid519
S skjl47

 

[millerkid519]

If it where me I would make it all out of 2x6, it would be alot cheaper and just as strong. I could go on to explain it all in detail or post this link which will answer most of your questions.

 

[millerkid519]

Honestly that is exactly how I would build it with a few changes. The center upright brace on the front would 've bolted in so if I have a big sump (which I would) I could work on it or remove it if I had to and i wouldn't do the plywood wrap but that's because I'm cheap.

 

[MKD]

Honestly that is exactly how I would build it with a few changes. The center upright brace on the front would 've bolted in so if I have a big sump (which I would) I could work on it or remove it if I had to and i wouldn't do the plywood wrap but that's because I'm cheap.

I see what you 're saying. thank you for your inputs

If it where me I would make it all out of 2x6, it would be alot cheaper and just as strong. I could go on to explain it all in detail or post this link which will answer most of your questions.

2x6 is great but I like to see big feet at bottom.
thank you so for you inputs and video

millerkid519
S skjl47

Thank you

 

[MKD]

If it where me I would make it all out of 2x6, it would be alot cheaper and just as strong. I could go on to explain it all in detail or post this link which will answer most of your questions.

I see my mistake on my print. Yes. I am using 2x6 cross