Think this stand will support the weight ?

CHI-Mark · Jan 5, 2017

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 didn't put any center braces in because of the sump.

jsker · Jan 5, 2017

You have the four corners supported, you are golden

Broncfan73 · Jan 5, 2017

That stand would hold anything; no need for center support.

CHI-Mark · Jan 5, 2017

Sure hope so just in case call the insurance company and up'd that policy and shocking that they included all damages that would be caused by the aquarium expect for live stock.

kchapmanjr · Jan 5, 2017

I built a one using a similar design for my 90gal ind it was more than sufficient. The only thing I did additional to yours is use plywood on top so the foam under the tank would work as intended. It really helped to restrict twist.

CHI-Mark · Jan 5, 2017

oh I'm with you I got the plywood that fact that its dang cold in chicago working in the garage is all that pleasant

jsker · Jan 5, 2017

CHI-Mark said:
Sure hope so just in case call the insurance company and up'd that policy and shocking that they included all damages that would be caused by the aquarium expect for live stock.

I think you would need a rider for the system

CHI-Mark · Jan 5, 2017

yeah that mentioned something like that I had them send me a email stating that its covered

cromag27 · Jan 7, 2017

Not center support needed. if the top is level and flat, which it should be, then you don't need plywood on the top.

At least you have a stand that would hold a tank. if the need ever arises.

CHI-Mark · Jan 7, 2017

top is very close to level but I can see a few low spots less then 1/8 of a inch. Planning on using a piece of plywood and shims to level it all out.

cromag27 · Jan 7, 2017

Unfortunately, this is more common with 2xs than plywood.

CHI-Mark said:
top is very close to level but I can see a few low spots less then 1/8 of a inch. Planning on using a piece of plywood and shims to level it all out.

cromag27 · Jan 7, 2017

BTW, you never want to shim under a tank.

Mel 2038 · Jan 7, 2017

I think your Good! Looks solid, and from what I can see, it looks like you did a quality job. Well Done!

Sabellafella · Jan 7, 2017

CHI-Mark said:
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 didn't put any center braces in because of the sump.

Lol you overbuilt this stand for that tank perfectly.

CHI-Mark · Jan 7, 2017

Go big or go home right ? LOL

Paul B · Jan 7, 2017

Stand will hold the tank no problem. I hope you used deck screws or they will corrode badly, even if they don't get wet. And they will get wet
Here is my galvanized tank leg. The cleaner one to the right is a replacement. Screws in wood would corrode much faster because wood absorbs water and it stays there.

cromag27 · Jan 7, 2017

If a stand is built correctly, it doesn't even need screws or nails.

Paul B · Jan 7, 2017

This one looks like it has screws in it

SteveSTL · Jan 7, 2017

Put a piece of plywood on top so if you ever go with acrylic you are covered. DON'T shim the tank - only shim the stand and then only when it's in place. Do your freshwater test and see how everything looks - levels are inaccurate, water never lies. If you do have to shim it, be sure to use composite shims as they don't compress like wood ones and use a number of them per side, not just one. If it's going against a wall in a carpeted room, be sure to account for the tackless strip that holds the carpet in place.