stand design

Alright so I might be paranoid but I remember when trying to get some steps welded to my aluminum boat trailer (the part that doesnt do in the water), they specifically said I would have to use aluminum steps not Stainless Steel as having steel and aluminum touch is guaranteed to cause something...

Hi all, Long time reefer, just new here! I'm moving to a new apartment in 2 weeks and they just refinished the beautiful hardwood floors. This is our dream apartment and I wanna do right by this landlord to protect the floor from scratches. I currently have a 40 gallon Innovative Marine Nuvo...

I have a ton of cellular pvc and I've messed around with using it for stands a little. I made a one for a 22g bookshelf stand using 1" and 3/4" PVC but the stand itself is a little over a foot tall sitting on a desk. Next I'm considering using PVC to build a 16x24 stand but I want it about 40...

Hey guys, I’m new to reef tank keeping and am starting up a 75 gallon. When I was cutting out a place in my stand for the bulkheads, I might’ve taken out a little too much… is this okay to put water in the tank with the stand like this? The broken part is just the plywood on top of the main...

Hi! I've been taking a look at this post from 2018 about a wood stand for a very big and heavy aquarium. I'm currently trying to design a stand for my own glass 600L (160 gal), with dimensions 200x50xH68cm (~78x20xH27 in). Rated capacity 600L, so in the ballpark of 1800/2000 lbs when full and...

I have this beautiful 110 stand that was custom made by an old carpenter. You can tell that a lot of work was put into it and this thing is super sturdy and high quality. My only problem is because it was made for an arowana tank, I cannot fit a sump in there. All the panels have been screwed...

For a smaller tank (48x24x20) can I put white starboard between the stand and tank instead of using plywood? Anyone else done this and have photos? I don’t need a foam pad due to the aquarium being acrylic and the stand will be true and level. Tyia

WHITE PVC DRIP TRAY FOR SALE It's made from 1/2 inch white pvc It's 64inch long x 24inch wide x 4 inch high It was intended to be the "catch all" tray to sit inside my 6foot stand ( but the build was canceled) It's pvc, it's fully sealed at all the seams and holds water. Based on calculations...

Hey All, Apologies in advance for the beginner question. I just bought a use 60 gallon cube and stand. Now that I have the stand inside my house I’m starting to question if it is strong enough. It is built with 3/4” plywood, no dimensional lumber bracing, and has an open back and top. I have...

Hey guys I’m not sure if this is the correct thread for this…. But I have a question on a stand. I have attached a picture of my 40 gallon breeder setup but I just purchased my first house and am upgrading to a 75 gallon. Can I do the same stand setup with this bigger tank? It will be setup...

I am planning a stand build for my 90 that will have more space below for a bigger sump and an equipment cabinet, can I see some ways reef ready owners have done this, or ideas to help? I need to make sure the braces are not in the way of the plumbing that will come thru the top of the stand...

Hey all!! I have been collecting the pieces and am getting ready to start my upgrade. I will be starting a build thread soon but I don’t want to start off the thread with a question. My new tank is 96”x 30”deep and 24” tall made from 1/2” acrylic. I frequently have to move (military) so...

Hey all! It's been a while since I've been on the forums, but I have moved homes this year and want to get all (at least the majority) of the tanks I've accumulated on as few racks as possible for now. There are a few that have individual stands (my 125, a 33, the 150 will get a new stand), but...

Designing my next tank, and now considering what stand to get. I once had a 180cm x 60cmx 70cm tank that was on a plywood stand. The wood started swelling in a corner with a slow pipe leak. I sill shudder when I see commercials stands now, so want to build my own with a sturdy frame, clad in...

Thought this might be useful for those wanting to DIY an extruded aluminum stand. Stumbled upon it while looking for some components for my stand! https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110302285350/ It even gives the option to select blind joints or bracket joints. Seems well rounded with...

I’m looking for some help in regards to my stand for my 150 tank (6x2x2) So it’s a custom built stand and my issue is I wanted to place a 40 gal custom sump within. Since they over built the inside of the stand to be able to to place this sump underneath I would have to cut the back center...

Hi all, I bought this stand alone cabinet for my 10 gallon reef tank because it had almost the exact dimensions of my tank, perfect right? But there’s this groove around the edge and I’m worried about the tank not sitting flat on it and the glass having issues. I just want to know if you guys...

Im trying to design a stand for my tank and Im going with something similar to this which im sure many have drawn inspiration from. In the original thread its said that this can support a 125g 6' tank easily with no vertical supports due to using 2x6's at the top. I do plan to have more cross...

Next week I will be getting together with my welder to design and plan my stand for my upcoming 120 build. I'd like some input from folks on what you like or dislike in a steel stand and if there is anything I need to take into consideration. I have a 60 cube with a sump now and my big gripe...

I know this would be my second 225 g aquarium purchase. I had started the other build but it’s been a stand still. (Time)(a lot is need for the tank) This is a shorter but wider and taller tank then my other one. I will be getting this done a lot quicker as it’s easier to turn around. It just...

Hello! I'm upgrading from a small nano tank to....well...a slightly larger nano tank! I'm building my stand based on the "rocket engineer" stand design. The footprint is going to be 31.5"x13.5". How tall can I go (safely) with my stand? I was thinking 36" at first, but now I'm leaning more...

Can I set up a 92gal corner tank on a Mexican tile floor? A little background here. I recently moved and sized down to one tank, a 36gal bowfront. (The 36 is currently on the Mexican tile, for better or worse). I am now looking to size up to a bigger tank, a 92gal corner tank. The room where I...

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Newish to the forum and only about a year into my salt/reef experience, I have learned a TON from my 47 gallon column I have now with just a snowflake clown, scarlet cleaner shrimp and some inverts and a Kenya tree and zoa, but I've had enough of the "wet armpit" syndrome trying to work on it...

All, So this is my first stand build and thought I would get everyones opinion before I continue. Its a standard marineland 75g. The stands up rights are made of 2 x 4's and the verticals are double 2 x 6's for the front and back and single 2 x 6's on the sides. What my concern is that I...