New 150g build

Darthv247 said:
when i originally recommended adding braces between the legs. I meant in between each bottom of the legs at floor level. but what you did will be fine too without the additional 2x4s
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thanks! found this interesting
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Darthv247 said:
the stand can be built in 100 different ways and be able to hild the tank. Its all up to you as to what your willing to look at under your tank. It will be difficult to change ince you fill the tank. If that stand is ok with you then i would just remove the 2x4s inside and the 4x4 in front middle and call it a day. as long as your going to put some sort of wood panels in the sides you have plenty of strength through the other 5 posts. Though if it were my stand, i would start over and look for some other designs online or in books. Also, the posts are definately heat treated for outside use. You can tell by the big letters HT on the boards. Im not sure if that means they will leach chemicals, but something to look in to.
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Agreed. This is your tank, don't let other peoples opinion change your plans for the worst. If you're ok with it then skin it with some decorative plywood and call it a day. But like he said, once you fill it with water, it becomes very difficult to correct things.

I agree with the start over, of all the things this hobby is going to force you to buy, a couple more 2x4's are nothing. Nothing ever gets done with out a little practice. You get props for recognizing some flaws others point out and accept them as constructive to help you make yours better.

good luck
 
rlhanks said:
Agreed. This is your tank, don't let other peoples opinion change your plans for the worst. If you're ok with it then skin it with some decorative plywood and call it a day. But like he said, once you fill it with water, it becomes very difficult to correct things.



I agree with the start over, of all the things this hobby is going to force you to buy, a couple more 2x4's are nothing. Nothing ever gets done with out a little practice. You get props for recognizing some flaws others point out and accept them as constructive to help you make yours better.



good luck
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ok can i still use the 4x4s? Its not going to be fun getting out those bolt driven 6" screws lol


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A sheet of 4x8 3/4" hardwood plywood at the Depot is around $50 tops. cut that into pieces to cover the sides and back. Screw that with 2" wood screws onto what you have and that will solve a lot of your problems. Cover up the screws with some moldings. Anything is possible.
 
Just a heads up, you shouldn't be shimming the stand in the garage. Your garage is most likely sloped so that water runs away from the house. You need to shim it inside the house where it eventually will sit.

Also, make sure your tank lays down TRUE on the top of the stand. Every inch of the bottom of the tank needs to be touching the stand. If not, the tank will warp when you fill it and it will absolutely fail. One might argue that a tank that is true is more important than a tank that is 100% level. If you are having problems understanding what I mean, let me know.
 
br88dy said:
Just a heads up, you shouldn't be shimming the stand in the garage. Your garage is most likely sloped so that water runs away from the house. You need to shim it inside the house where it eventually will sit.

Also, make sure your tank lays down TRUE on the top of the stand. Every inch of the bottom of the tank needs to be touching the stand. If not, the tank will warp when you fill it and it will absolutely fail. One might argue that a tank that is true is more important than a tank that is 100% level. If you are having problems understanding what I mean, let me know.
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you are right the garage was sloped rookie mistake [emoji20]


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Well i guess i will find something else for the 4x4s back to the drawing board


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you will be happy you did in the long run. its a learning experience. plenty of DIY stands you can copy on this site alone.
 
wow that is the most serious DIY stand I've seen. Looking at my angle iron stand for my 180 and then this almost makes me want to hold up the side of my tank LOL
 
FishN00b83 said:
wow that is the most serious DIY stand I've seen. Looking at my angle iron stand for my 180 and then this almost makes me want to hold up the side of my tank LOL
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lol maybe its overkill i just dont want a disaster how much did it cost you? if you dont mind me asking? i just dont want to waist more money [emoji383]


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My angle iron stand? 150 I think. I bought it the same time I bought the tank. We were moving into a new house and my wife and I agreed that we wanted the tank to match the kitchen when we redid it. I am now in the process of framing out the shell for the stand and canopy.
 
FishN00b83 said:
My angle iron stand? 150 I think. I bought it the same time I bought the tank. We were moving into a new house and my wife and I agreed that we wanted the tank to match the kitchen when we redid it. I am now in the process of framing out the shell for the stand and canopy.
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Awesome where do you go for something luke that?


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the fish store I got the tank from had iron stands for almost any tank size. They're usually the cheapest option. When I look at it though I can't believe it hold a tank that big.
 
Omg fishnoob, your stand has half the metal than the one I just got done making and there are people saying I need to add gussets and what not.

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