DIY Stand for 300Gallon...

[REC]

I've decided to try something quick and easy to use as a stand for my 300G (72x56)... Basically using cinder blocks and plywood. What do you guys think?

 

[hayden]

should work great i am doing similar for my reef tank

 

[REC]

Here you go.....

 

[maseyferguson05]

Is there going to be multiple cinder blocks stacked up on each other?

 

[REC]

Yes 3 for each leg.

 

[jelly]

sorry to jump on your thread, it kinda related. I was thinking of doing the same with a 5' x 2' glass but complete side an rear with no gaps with ply shelf, I wanted the front open. Do you guys think it would work or do I really need the front supported.

Thanks for any help given

 

[Dr Joe]

Are you wanting to use the space under the tank?

I'm a little concerned about not bracing the entire bottom with acrylic, unless your using 1" plywood on bottom.


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sorry to jump on your thread, it kinda related. I was thinking of doing the same with a 5' x 2' glass but complete side an rear with no gaps with ply shelf, I wanted the front open. Do you guys think it would work or do I really need the front supported.

Thanks for any help given

Make a frame of doubled 2x4's on edge with a 3/4" plywood top, that will support the front.

Dr Joe

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[REC]

Are you wanting to use the space under the tank?

I'm a little concerned about not bracing the entire bottom with acrylic, unless your using 1" plywood on bottom.

If you look closely at the layout i'm using a sheet of 3/4" plywood on the bottom in between the blocks and the tank. But you think I should go with 1"?

 

[REC]

Since i'm not putting anything underneath the tank i'm probably going to resort to adding 2 extra columns.

 

[duke33]

my question is, what is under the floor for support? Then, is that tank like an all glass?, that is does the outer rim actually support the entire weight? It looks like the bottom is flat.