Show me your large tank stands!

[rEd86]

Wow! That's quite a stand! What is the setup going to look like?

--Ed

 

[Ryan009]

I've done 2 in-wall tank stands. The first was just regular 2X4 construction, OSB top and "skinned" facing.

It worked great, but there is a center support in the front, and two supports in the back. I don't have any equipment under there so its not a problem, but if I did, the supports may get in the way.

On my new stand, even though there isn't any equipment under there either, I used (3) roughly 2X6 microlams nailed together for the long supports. This gave me plenty of support without having to put in center supports.

 

[wardworld]

Mike, what are the dimensions of your stand (and your tank for that matter)? That looks exactly like what I'm considering building.
Did you follow any particular set of plans for the stand?

 

["Umm fish?"]

Ed--Thanks! Here's my build thread:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1295659&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

 

[rEd86]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13701676#post13701676 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ryan009
I've done 2 in-wall tank stands. The first was just regular 2X4 construction, OSB top and "skinned" facing.

Wow! Now that's a quality looking finish. Since you have no equipment under the stand, do the doors actually open with shelves for storage?

Very nice job. In my next house I am hoping to have a built in tank in one of the rooms. You tank is an inspiration to all.

--Ed

 

[rEd86]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13702507#post13702507 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by "Umm, fish?"
Ed--Thanks! Here's my build thread:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1295659&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

Thanks Andy. I look forward to following your build.

--Ed

 

[Znut Reefer]

Here is mine. The tape is to hold the door shut when it was moved in. It has doors on each end also.

 

[rEd86]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13707857#post13707857 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Znut Reefer
Here is mine. The tape is to hold the door shut when it was moved in. It has doors on each end also.

Znut Reefer,

Is that your 550g tank? That is a monster! Have you filled it with any SPS yet? I'd love to see some pictures when it's stocked.

Thanks for sharing.

--Ed

 

[Znut Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13707903#post13707903 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rEd86
Znut Reefer,

Is that your 550g tank? That is a monster! Have you filled it with any SPS yet? I'd love to see some pictures when it's stocked.

Thanks for sharing.

--Ed

Yes, thats my 550. It is a beast for sure. I had it stocked and running almost 3 years. I had a huge tank crash almost 3 mos ago and lost all my sps. So now I have started to rebuild again.

 

[Untamed12]

Here is the stand holding my 400 gallon. It is basic 2x4 stud walls, with a 2x6 floor on top. Skinned on top with 3/4" ply and on the sides with 1/2" ply. The entire 6' x 4' area is open underneath and access to the inside of the stand is through the back, which is not skinned.

The outer walls were then covered with exterior stone.

 

[rEd86]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13708687#post13708687 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Untamed12
Here is the stand holding my 400 gallon. It is basic 2x4 stud walls, with a 2x6 floor on top. Skinned on top with 3/4" ply and on the sides with 1/2" ply. The entire 6' x 4' area is open underneath and access to the inside of the stand is through the back, which is not skinned.

Untamed12,

I love the stone finish you chose. Your build thread was one of the first I followed when I joined RC (yes, it's over on Canreef, but I somehow found it) and I always thought it was a unique/creative tank. I never saw it completed but luckily found your post on the finished product and love it even more.

Thanks for sharing.

--Ed

 

[corals b 4 bills]

here is the 2x2 square tube metal stand that I made for my 225 starphire tank that will be installed inwall in my new 400 sq. ft. remodel.

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[RParker]

Here's mine for my 265

 

[marino420td]

Not a "large" tank but this is the stand I built for my 120. 2 X 4 frame construction skinned with 13/16" solid maple.

doors on the front and sides of both the stand and canopy for full access. Front of canopy also flips up if needed.

 

[JazzMan]

I like these stands, I am tagging along.

 

[WLachnit]

Here is my cabinetry that I built for my 300g. The stand was 4x4s with a 4x6 front header which was sheathed w/ 1/2" ply to add shear strength. The back of the stand was bolted to the wall (load bearing wall)

 

[corals b 4 bills]

Hey no fare! :eek2: What city are you in - Neighbor?

 

[Ryan009]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13705558#post13705558 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rEd86
Wow! Now that's a quality looking finish. Since you have no equipment under the stand, do the doors actually open with shelves for storage?

Very nice job. In my next house I am hoping to have a built in tank in one of the rooms. You tank is an inspiration to all.

--Ed

The doors do open. My plan was to put in shelves for storage but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

It's nice having the top doors open too as it's easy access to throw food in for "shows"

 

[rEd86]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13716735#post13716735 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ryan009
It's nice having the top doors open too as it's easy access to throw food in for "shows"

That's one thing I haven't quite nailed down yet is the hood design - having doors or some other easy access. I plan on having the whole front swing open so I will have plenty of room for cleaning the tank every other week but that's not very practical for frequent feeding. I am thinking of smaller access doors but I don't want to add too much weight to the hood front since I have to swing it up for cleaning. I have a hood on my office tank that's like that and it makes some noise if I'm not careful when I open/close it. It also has to balance the stand, which will have four 15" doors.

--Ed

 

[Ryan009]

Can you put a small access door on the side of the hood?

Otherwise, having doors that can open on the front panel shouldn't add much weight and they would give you easy access without opening the whole front panel.