Hello all. I am contemplating a very unique display system and am looking for advice on how to make the stand structurally sound. Basically I want to stack (3) 33L display tanks with 12"-15" between tanks and also construct and plumb a shared sump/refugium under the bottom tank. This is going to be a pretty tall undertaking. Even though the tanks are 13" deep, I am still going for a cabinet depth of 18-24" for stability and sump room in addition to hiding the plumbing behind the tanks. Am I crazy? I am trying to limit myself to wood construction, but am not opposed to sourcing out some metal work. I am after a system design/look similiar to a commercial Marineland 4' display section, but with furniture grade wooden cabinetry. This would give me some nice options and variety of livestock in the 3 tanks that might not normally be compatible in the same tank, while sharing a single water column and equipment.
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Cool Idea. I'll follow along.
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I'm sure it's feasible. It just has to be well thought and designed. It might add peace of mind if the stand is achored to the wall.
Hope your ceiling is high! Let's assume a 33L sump as well, 12" head room on each tank, and 2x4 as shelve material. It gives a 8 1/2' system. You'll need a ladder to work on the top tank
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Please check if your floor is strong enough. The entire system should be over 1200-1300 pounds distributed on a small area.
Hope your ceiling is high! Let's assume a 33L sump as well, 12" head room on each tank, and 2x4 as shelve material. It gives a 8 1/2' system. You'll need a ladder to work on the top tank
. Please check if your floor is strong enough. The entire system should be over 1200-1300 pounds distributed on a small area.
