DIY stand for my new 150 gallon

[Joey47]

i just made my stand today. it was made at fujimoto aquariums, and the dimensions are 5x2x2. i want your guys' opinion if i should add more bracing and where should i place it at?

 

[wow]

Nice. what are you going to have in there?

 

[Joey47]

pbass, silver aro, rtc, plecos

 

[basslover34]

Ah ... a Temporary tank then?

 

[FSM]

sure hope so, since 3 out of 4 get too big.

 

[basslover34]

depends on which Pleco he has

 

[Yanbbrox]

Looks nice, are you planning on staining it? I'd give it another couple of braces just to be safe, but that's me over cautious

 

[Joey47]

a royal and a golden nugget, yes a temp tank they are all so small right now. probably will add more bracing to the front and back.

 

[JCRLDR]

Need to put another 2x4 on each side of the center 2x4. That's basically the same thing I did.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/fo...ictureid=18269

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/fo...ictureid=18271

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/fo...ictureid=18270 Also, you need to plywood the outside before putting water in it or it will fold up on you. The plywood is a permanent brace.

 

[Rivermud]

If you are adding a shell you should be fine. The shell will address your possible sheer issues with left right or front back sway. Otherwise I would add diagonal cross braces.