Just curious, how do you only have 18” of width in a stand for a 24” wide tank?
Also, is your tank 24” or 36” wide?
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Also, is your tank 24” or 36” wide?
I’ve always had wide tanks and thought I’d switch it up with this one. It’s 24” wide and 36” tall. Here’s the start of the stand. With the double 2x4s I’ve taken up some interior space.
Ditch those inside 2x4’s and put something thinner in there. They are just nailers they don’t need to be so thick. The load is placed on the 2x4 under the top plate. The stand I built the nailer is the front finish panel. I don’t even have a nailer on the inside. Thus freekng up maximum space under the stand.
I agree with
TheWolfman
in regards to the inside 2x4’s. I would move them to the outside and possibly replace them with thinner boards. That will leave plenty of room for a 75 or 90 under that stand.
TheWolfman
in regards to the inside 2x4’s. I would move them to the outside and possibly replace them with thinner boards. That will leave plenty of room for a 75 or 90 under that stand.
Yes, if you can swing it you should perhaps. But at some point it's diminishing returns. For me, I dont see any benefits of going bigger unless it diluted my nitrate level. It filters just fine and my equipment fits 25 more gallons won't make a differnce for me.
Good call there. Didn’t think of that. I have a bunch of metal mending strips left over from a building my daughters playhouse You think those would work?
Got it fixed up and just picked up a used 75 gallon and a diamond hole saw. Giddy up
