DIY 400 gallon stand

[twistedshadows13]

Hey everyone.

I am about to aquire a 400 gallon aquarium. Dimensions are 96" L x 30" W x 36" T. I was wandering if anyone has built a stand for something like this. If so any assistance would be greatly appreciated. @RocketEngineer was told you might could help? I'm fairly experienced in wood working or would something this size need a metal stand?

 

[Peace River]

#WelcometoR2R!!! Congratulations on the new adventure!

The classic recommendation has been to go with steel, but let's ask someone who has had several tanks that size...

@vetteguy53081 - what are your stand recommendations for a 400 gallon tank?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Welded steel is best (see Pics)

Thicker wood well braced also works. My 400g is wood (see bottom pic)

400g:

 

[RocketEngineer]

Hey everyone.

I am about to aquire a 400 gallon aquarium. Dimensions are 96" L x 30" W x 36" T. I was wandering if anyone has built a stand for something like this. If so any assistance would be greatly appreciated. @RocketEngineer was told you might could help? I'm fairly experienced in wood working or would something this size need a metal stand?

Required? No. If possible? It’s a good idea. I don’t do cut lists anymore but a wood stand for a tank that size is possible if it’s a better option than steel in your situation.

 

[twistedshadows13]

Required? No. If possible? It’s a good idea. I don’t do cut lists anymore but a wood stand for a tank that size is possible if it’s a better option than steel in your situation.

Wood is a better option for me. Like I said I'm pretty well versed in wood working. I can have a stand build from 2" square tubing, but would prefer to build my own out of wood if it is safe to do so.

Welded steel is best (see Pics)

Thicker wood well braced also works. My 400g is wood (see bottom pic)

400g:

Would you mind posting a picture from of the underneath side of your stand, so I can see the cross braces? Also, how thick is that plywood?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Wood is a better option for me. Like I said I'm pretty well versed in wood working. I can have a stand build from 2" square tubing, but would prefer to build my own out of wood if it is safe to do so.


Would you mind posting a picture from of the underneath side of your stand, so I can see the cross braces? Also, how thick is that plywood?