Fishbulb2
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Hi guys,
I need to build a stand for six 20g tall aquariums that will be in a basement project. Appearance does not matter so I'm considering doing a cinder block based design similar to this one here.
http://www.petfish.net/articles/Do-It-Yourself/10grack.php
Does anyone have experience with these and is this a good idea? My thought was to build two stand each supporting three 20g tanks. The longest unsupported stretch should be about 25" but there will be a 20 gallon tank right there in the middle. Is this OK? Would people recommend this with 2X4 or 2X6? There will be a 3/4" piece of plywood over whatever lumber I choose.
Here is a rough layout of what I had in mind.
And here's what's going on top. Although the tanks will be arranged all in one row with the short side facing towards me in the rack.
The 40Breeder is a sump that will be placed off to the side.
Thanks for the feedback guys,
FB
I need to build a stand for six 20g tall aquariums that will be in a basement project. Appearance does not matter so I'm considering doing a cinder block based design similar to this one here.
http://www.petfish.net/articles/Do-It-Yourself/10grack.php
Does anyone have experience with these and is this a good idea? My thought was to build two stand each supporting three 20g tanks. The longest unsupported stretch should be about 25" but there will be a 20 gallon tank right there in the middle. Is this OK? Would people recommend this with 2X4 or 2X6? There will be a 3/4" piece of plywood over whatever lumber I choose.
Here is a rough layout of what I had in mind.

And here's what's going on top. Although the tanks will be arranged all in one row with the short side facing towards me in the rack.

The 40Breeder is a sump that will be placed off to the side.
Thanks for the feedback guys,
FB
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