Cantilever Tank stand

[Delphinus88]

Anyone have any experience on a cantilever tank? I have a 180g (6x2x2) that will be in wall but I want some to stick out to get the long view. How do you know how far out you can go? Will 2x8 still be enough to support it?

 

[rwb500]

how far out you can go and if a 2x8 will be enough depend completely on the design. keep in mind you can have the tank stick out to get the long view without a cantilever design.

 

[RocketEngineer]

Why not just build the stand into the wall so that the front of the stand forms the jog in the wall?

 

[sleepydoc]

Why not just build the stand into the wall so that the front of the stand forms the jog in the wall?

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It can be done, but few of us have the technical expertise or materials to do it properly/safely. Realistically, the space under the cantilevered tank is useless anyway.

 

[Delphinus88]

I feel from an aesthetic stand it would look nicer. The room that it will be going into will need a new hardwood floor at some point and I don't want to delay the tank build that much longer. If it is cantilevered I can change the floor whenever I want. Also for ease of converting it back when it comes time to sell?

 

[username in use]

Steel Stand designed by someone who understands the forces involved. It may need to be bolted to the floor.

Inspiration

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

I know that tank, in fact I have cleaned the acrylic on it too.

 

[AdamPLawrence]

Vinny who's tank is it? It's beautiful.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

It is in the office building of a commercial construction company in Syosset NY.