I knew the title would catch your eye, what kind of 'racks' were you looking for? lol
I see so many questions about people asking if they can use the premade metal racking found in your typical stores to do tanks on and my answer is YES! Most manufacturers will say not to do it... Why? These are not really designed for this and they are not the most level or even support the tank frame without some modification but Im just sharing my set up and maybe it can inspire others.
I will start with my choice and that was the Dewalt racking. I liked the general size and set up of it. I know you guys always want pictures so I will start with them.
This is my current set up as of today, it tends to evolve over time.
The current tanks are 90 gallons on the top left and right, 65B on the bottom left and right and a 46g bowfront in top center and a 30 gallon (36x12 footprint) in the center bottom.
Using these racks presented a challenge they are in no way set up for putting tanks on as is. They have to be modified. I will show you guys some things I did to accomplish this.
Look closely at how the 90's are sitting on the top... I had to make sure they were adequately supported. This required my buddy to bring over a planer and run boards through to create the perfect spacers to support the weight
Also to make 3/4" plywood 'tops'
All of this was edge banded and painted with a exterior grade paint
Like I said its been evolving... the set up started with 75's that were upgraded to 90's and the center tanks too changed as can be seen by early pics. The 30 became a 46g bowfront and the center storage was removed in favor of moving the 30 gallon below.
Rack changed out to accommodate more tanks, 30 moved to bottom and the 46 bowfront up top
I wanted the bow to actually stick out so I made a custom shelf for that
Anyway there is a lot more to tell but I want to start this so that others too would share their metal premade rack set ups.
Lets see what you got!
I see so many questions about people asking if they can use the premade metal racking found in your typical stores to do tanks on and my answer is YES! Most manufacturers will say not to do it... Why? These are not really designed for this and they are not the most level or even support the tank frame without some modification but Im just sharing my set up and maybe it can inspire others.
I will start with my choice and that was the Dewalt racking. I liked the general size and set up of it. I know you guys always want pictures so I will start with them.
This is my current set up as of today, it tends to evolve over time.
The current tanks are 90 gallons on the top left and right, 65B on the bottom left and right and a 46g bowfront in top center and a 30 gallon (36x12 footprint) in the center bottom.
Using these racks presented a challenge they are in no way set up for putting tanks on as is. They have to be modified. I will show you guys some things I did to accomplish this.
Look closely at how the 90's are sitting on the top... I had to make sure they were adequately supported. This required my buddy to bring over a planer and run boards through to create the perfect spacers to support the weight
Also to make 3/4" plywood 'tops'
All of this was edge banded and painted with a exterior grade paint
Like I said its been evolving... the set up started with 75's that were upgraded to 90's and the center tanks too changed as can be seen by early pics. The 30 became a 46g bowfront and the center storage was removed in favor of moving the 30 gallon below.
Rack changed out to accommodate more tanks, 30 moved to bottom and the 46 bowfront up top
I wanted the bow to actually stick out so I made a custom shelf for that
Anyway there is a lot more to tell but I want to start this so that others too would share their metal premade rack set ups.
Lets see what you got!
