Need ideas for a 240 and 125 stackable stand?

[atanger]

I am new to the board and would like some design ideas/plans for my 240(8'x2'x2') and 125(6'x2'x2'). Because of space constraints I would like to build a stand that accomodates both tanks stacked. Ideally I would like the 125 below near the ground level and the 240 around 4' above the ground.

All of your input is much appreciated.

 

[dmopar74]

pallet racks are what you need.

heres mine

 

[atanger]

Do pallet racks come in different dimensions? I'm tight on space as I only have 8.5' of wall.,

 

[dmopar74]

yes they do, i have 7' beams on mine, but you can buy 8' beams.

google used pallet racks san fransisco or industrial racks.

 

[atanger]

Thanks for the suggestions about using pallet racks, but has somebody built a stackable stand using wood? The might be little cheaper but the pallet rack is definetly the quickest.

 

[atanger]

After researching throughout the Bay Area for pallet racks, it appears the dimensions I need 24" wide and 6' tall is not readily available. Does any body have experience building a stackable stand using wood? If so, could you share your design/ideas for building a stacked stand that's 8' long by 24" deep and 6' high?

 

[madehtsobi]

i just found this link

it might help you out

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1169964&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

 

[RRobert69]

After researching throughout the Bay Area for pallet racks, it appears the dimensions I need 24" wide and 6' tall is not readily available. Does any body have experience building a stackable stand using wood? If so, could you share your design/ideas for building a stacked stand that's 8' long by 24" deep and 6' high?

Lodi Metal Tech (http://www.lodimetaltech.com/) makes great pallet racks. They have several dealers in the area, one is http://www.avantistorage.com/ at
AVANTI STORAGE SOLUTIONS
14531 Griffith St., San Leandro, CA 94577
Call Us: 510-351-6300

I have a pallet rack I purchased from them years ago to hold 2 290 gallon tanks (72 x 30 x 31). I got a heavy duty unit rated at 8,000 pounds per shelf and 40,000 pounds per pair of uprights.

 

[RRobert69]

I forgot to menytion they can make racks as thin as 18 inches and up to anything bigger than I would ever need. If I remember correctly, they can do any size in 2 inch increments. I strongly suggest going 2 inches over what you think you need. I had to take the plastic frames off of my tanks to fit them in.

 

[Knowdafish]

Have a steel stand made. It will fit YOUR dimensions that way and cost about the same as a pallet rack.You can even have it designed so you can disassemble it!