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Diy Stand Help, Want to build a double stand

Pzycho_Skillz View Member Profile	Nov 11 2007, 09:53 PM Post #1
Jin Kang Group: Members Posts: 288 Joined: 29-October 07 From: Stafford, VA Member No.: 86	As the title says, I want to build a double tank stand for my 75 and 55, maybe add a third shelf up top for my 20s. I know how to build a stand for just 1 tank, but does anyone have any experience building a double? Thank you... --------------------

Lucky View Member Profile	Nov 12 2007, 01:13 AM Post #2
Kamalau Group: Experts Posts: 721 Joined: 31-October 07 From: VA Member No.: 94	QUOTE (Pzycho_Skillz @ Nov 11 2007, 09:53 PM) As the title says, I want to build a double tank stand for my 75 and 55, maybe add a third shelf up top for my 20s. I know how to build a stand for just 1 tank, but does anyone have any experience building a double? Thank you... Good question! I am sure there are some engineers here that can help.

danz View Member Profile	Nov 12 2007, 03:34 AM Post #3
Shi Fu Group: Root Admin Posts: 3,229 Joined: 28-October 07 From: Escondido, Ca Member No.: 77 Country :	http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=73655 here is a small double but the idea is not to trust screws to hold it up thats a lot of weight and could be bad. Run an extra verticle 2x4 to help support the weight of the shelf -------------------- FLOWERHORNCRAZE A MEMBER OF THE AQUACRAZE NETWORK

naminator View Member Profile	Nov 12 2007, 10:23 AM Post #4
King Kamfa Group: Administrators Posts: 1,917 Joined: 24-October 07 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 4 Country :	Something like this? Double stack - 55-gallon Make sure you leave enough room above the bottom tank to allow you to change water and clean the gravel.

spyder View Member Profile	Nov 12 2007, 12:08 PM Post #5
Luo Han Group: Senior Staff Posts: 2,179 Joined: 24-October 07 From: Brooklyn, NY Member No.: 6 Country :	what about a gorrilla rack I went to home depot and found them Attached image(s) --------------------

supamanz23 View Member Profile	Nov 12 2007, 03:25 PM Post #6
LengSupaKamfa Group: Senior Staff Posts: 878 Joined: 1-November 07 From: iowa aka heaven Member No.: 99 Country :	QUOTE (spyder @ Nov 12 2007, 11:08 AM) what about a gorrilla rack I went to home depot and found them if u gonna do a double or triple tank stand... gorrilla rack is the best way to go! bout $100 -$150 aint bad at all..better safe then sorry -------------------- there's no hope without dope click logo

Pzycho_Skillz View Member Profile	Nov 12 2007, 06:50 PM Post #7
Jin Kang Group: Members Posts: 288 Joined: 29-October 07 From: Stafford, VA Member No.: 86	Alright, thanks guys, I'll try those links. I looked at the racks at Lowes earlier, they're nice. I like to build though and I think wood would just be nicer. Might buy one though. It's only for a 75 and 55.... I'm gonna use 4x4s for the corners, I know that much... --------------------

Nov 12 2007, 07:48 PM

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This is what you want.
All of my 80gal stack on them with the top shelf for storage and electrical stuff.

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james View Member Profile	Nov 12 2007, 09:00 PM Post #9
King Kamfa Group: Chingmix Posts: 1,390 Joined: 24-October 07 From: guam Member No.: 8 Country :	nice setup lane. -------------------- To order Chingmix email sales@chingmixusa.com

vittleking View Member Profile	Nov 12 2007, 09:35 PM Post #10
Shi Fu Group: Senior Staff Posts: 3,626 Joined: 27-October 07 From: ypsilanti, Michigan Member No.: 74 Country :	QUOTE (Pzycho_Skillz @ Nov 12 2007, 06:50 PM) Alright, thanks guys, I'll try those links. I looked at the racks at Lowes earlier, they're nice. I like to build though and I think wood would just be nicer. Might buy one though. It's only for a 75 and 55.... I'm gonna use 4x4s for the corners, I know that much... no no bro. Better to screw 2 2x4's together. If your tank gets pushed, the 4x4's will break easier than the 2 2x4's screwed together. Well it wont break, but will rip apart easier I should say. Another good way is to cut a notch in each corner and make your supports out of 2x6. Cut the notch so the 2x6 fits in and is flush, then screw it in place. Spreads the weight out better. -------------------- ACA.... A.K.A THE FISH NAZIS

Pzycho_Skillz View Member Profile	Nov 12 2007, 10:36 PM Post #11
Jin Kang Group: Members Posts: 288 Joined: 29-October 07 From: Stafford, VA Member No.: 86	Thank you, Vittles. I might buy one of those gorilla racks, don't know yet. Either way, it's getting anchored to the wall... --------------------

vuanhquoc View Member Profile	Nov 12 2007, 11:38 PM Post #12
Fry Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 26-October 07 From: Socal, 714 Member No.: 47 Country :	this is my stand i made.. around 16 bux and 1 hour. 2 60gallon bottom and 2 30gallon top. -------------------- man that shieeett was ugly!

supamanz23 View Member Profile	Nov 15 2007, 12:04 AM Post #13
LengSupaKamfa Group: Senior Staff Posts: 878 Joined: 1-November 07 From: iowa aka heaven Member No.: 99 Country :	QUOTE (vuanhquoc @ Nov 12 2007, 10:38 PM) this is my stand i made.. around 16 bux and 1 hour. 2 60gallon bottom and 2 30gallon top. to be honest...this dont look safe at all....all the support legs need to be double 2x4 -------------------- there's no hope without dope click logo

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