Going from 75 to 120
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I build a wooden stand fory 75g and would do the same for any tank I owned. For me, my tank is a display tank and I don't have a fish room or basement. Although if I did I would still build something nice as it's what I like.
Short term I may use something like that if I needed something quickly.
Totally up to the look your going for.
Short term I may use something like that if I needed something quickly.
Totally up to the look your going for.
I've used cinder blocks (with 2x4's,) They are cheaper, easier and faster than constructing a wood or metal stand, and. imo, obviously cheaper than buying either.
You don't need special tools, special skills or much of a design. They can fit any tank size. The materials are easily found, easily moved and can be constructed and de-constructed easily to fit through any door or up or down any stairs by one person. No crews needed.
They have drawbacks: 1) negative aesthetic appeal; 2) heavier than wood or metal; 3) more destructive to carpet or wood flooring if the floor is not protected; and 4) can move laterally more easily than a properly built stand unless the tank is at least partially full.
Cinder blocks can be covered (with veneers) and of course the floor can be covered, but I wouldn't use cinder blocks for a very large tank (e.g., 240+ gallon) unless the strength of the floor was not a concern (for example on a concrete slab or a jack supported wood floor.)
I've used smallish tanks (75 gallons) in apartments (5th floor) with cinder blocks. The stand weighed 336 lbs (12 x 28 lbs each), while the tank was ~ 750 pounds.
For comps, the metal stand for my 180 gallon was probably 120-140 pounds, while the wood stand for my 55 gallon was probably 75 pounds.
You don't need special tools, special skills or much of a design. They can fit any tank size. The materials are easily found, easily moved and can be constructed and de-constructed easily to fit through any door or up or down any stairs by one person. No crews needed.
They have drawbacks: 1) negative aesthetic appeal; 2) heavier than wood or metal; 3) more destructive to carpet or wood flooring if the floor is not protected; and 4) can move laterally more easily than a properly built stand unless the tank is at least partially full.
Cinder blocks can be covered (with veneers) and of course the floor can be covered, but I wouldn't use cinder blocks for a very large tank (e.g., 240+ gallon) unless the strength of the floor was not a concern (for example on a concrete slab or a jack supported wood floor.)
I've used smallish tanks (75 gallons) in apartments (5th floor) with cinder blocks. The stand weighed 336 lbs (12 x 28 lbs each), while the tank was ~ 750 pounds.
For comps, the metal stand for my 180 gallon was probably 120-140 pounds, while the wood stand for my 55 gallon was probably 75 pounds.
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Ya I needed something quickly considering I had about 20 fish in coolers waiting for somewhere to go and didn't want to put them in with my other fish and get them sick