DIY Tank Stand without the middle bar
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sfin52
So many pedestrians so little time
How big is the stand
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vcnt
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75 gallon
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vcnt
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No, I dont even have the tank. LFS is giving away a bunch of tanks
now I'm going to waste time doing this...
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twentyleagues
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2x4 properly braced with 2x4 to the bottom on the ends will be fine. My 125s are 2x6 for the horizonal and 2x4 for the verticals nothing in the middle because they are stacked. At no time should any weight be resting on screws.
Solo McReefer
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Yes
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PotatoPig
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If it’s a rimmed tank:
AFAIK all the manufacturers of these things tell you to ensure the tank is fully supported at the corners. Ie the tank spans from one end to the other without relying on intermediate support.
Additional supports at mid span are counterproductive to this as unless they are perfectly aligned you’ll draw the load from the corners to the middle of the tank, where it’s not designed to be carried.
If it’s a rimless tank: Contact the manufacturer.
AFAIK all the manufacturers of these things tell you to ensure the tank is fully supported at the corners. Ie the tank spans from one end to the other without relying on intermediate support.
Additional supports at mid span are counterproductive to this as unless they are perfectly aligned you’ll draw the load from the corners to the middle of the tank, where it’s not designed to be carried.
If it’s a rimless tank: Contact the manufacturer.
This has some helpful data on lumber that I tried to appropriately apply to the deflection calculator.
around page 190 in the text, 111 according to my internet's pdf reader.
If did it correctly there will be a maximum deflection of .005 inches using a standard 2x4.
disclaimer: I am the spawn of a civil engineer, but I went into the humanities. If ever there were a time to do your own research, it's when I speak on the physical sciences.
around page 190 in the text, 111 according to my internet's pdf reader.
If did it correctly there will be a maximum deflection of .005 inches using a standard 2x4.
disclaimer: I am the spawn of a civil engineer, but I went into the humanities. If ever there were a time to do your own research, it's when I speak on the physical sciences.
areefer01
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Can also do a quick search here if you are handy with basic wood working skills. Search on Rocketengineer here or in whatever search engine you prefer. There is a long thread on RC and a recent one here.
Short answer is yes, you can as long as it is built properly.
Short answer is yes, you can as long as it is built properly.
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