sjn5188 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) I just picked up a 6x2x2 tank with 10mm glass and 15mm bottom and i need to build a stand for it I was wondering what I should make it out of timber or steel rhs? suggestion or designs for bracing would be a big help. I am not running a sump tank, just cannisters because it will be in my room. Edited July 30, 2012 by sjn5188 typo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackayman Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I was wondering what I should make it out of timber or wood? Do you mean Steel or wood ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn5188 Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 yeh thats what i meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 This is a really good design from cichlidwife. The extra legs under the frame the tank sits on means you are not relying on the strength of the screws but the leg in compression. http://www.qldaf.com/forums/projects-diy-journals-products-technical-discussion-11/2-tier-stand-39946/ I have made a 2fter like this and its built like a brick "you know what" house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn5188 Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Yeh thats a nice design a may have to steal that. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noyakfat Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) I posted recently about a stand I built for my 3 ft tank. When I eventually set up my next 6ft (prob 12 months away due to impending interstate move blah blah blah) I am going to build a stand for it, based on this same design. It is very solid, and has been proven in holding large tanks. Sorry I don't know how to post a link, but if you look through the DIY section, you'll find it. It is called "DIY Pine Stand for 3ft Tank". Cheers, Edited August 5, 2012 by noyakfat more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn5188 Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 look what i built today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 I reckon you did alright man nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski84 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 one thing i would have done is used bolts i used bolts when i made mine but i also went a bit overboard with the bracing lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 the screws are really just keeping the timber together, in theory theres actually no weight on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 the screws are really just keeping the timber together, in theory theres actually no weight on them looks solid, the weight will be taken by your legs, you will never break them... good load bearing mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn5188 Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 one thing i would have done is used bolts i used bolts when i made mine but i also went a bit overboard with the bracing lol yeh i only had screws to use. But i was worried about the possibility of it tipping over sideways if someone leans on it. Do you think it needs some 45 degree bracing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 what you have done is awesome............................................ strong as is mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski84 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 it all comes down to weather u think it will need exrtra personaly i would put a couple more bits of timber from front to back on the bottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndicate Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 howd those magnet squares work out for you on timber lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn5188 Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 howd those magnet squares work out for you on timber lol Sweet as couldn't knock them with a hammer they stuck that well hahahah. Well I needed a couple of squares and its all i had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish4fish3 Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Just wanted to know if it went well... Of all the designs I seen I chose to go with yours. a real good basic plan... The double legs are cool... a little over kill but I'm doing it too. I modified it for 8'x 2'x 75cm and will insert a few bracing front to back inside bottom, 2x second internal rail left to right on bottom for a floor to put in later, 19mm pine panels for the sides and top because I'm going to turn it into a cabinet later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn5188 Posted September 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 The stand has gone good. I think its better to have overkill with the legs otherwise you dont want to be worried everytime you walk near it that the tank is going to fall over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish4fish3 Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 looks good mate well done and thanks for the ideas. yeah i feel the same. I have a couple kids... 3yo and 11yo allways running round and last thing I want is one to trip, bump it and have the tank come down on them. I reckon the doubled up legs will help with the left right stability too... Definately a single will hold the wieght but it's all about the left right & back forth motions that I was worried about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
