Tank Stand (Open, no cabinet doors)

[L98-Z]

Does anyone have a stand that looks something like this?
https://media.restorationhardware.com/is/image/rhis/prod6390194_E66133317_TQ?$l-pd1$&wid=603

I'm wanting to place a 200ish gallon tank in one of my rooms where all the plumbing will be routed into a separate room. I'm aiming for a very clean, open stand with no canopy. I'm not looking to do an in-wall though. Obviously the concern is supporting a 1600ish pound tank safely.

Any pictures of a similar setup or recommendations?

 

[druzzelle]

built my own for my 240g long... actually overbuilt it for peace of mind... wrapping the stand is another project but if all you're looking for is a stand frame... its pretty simple with 2x4's or 2x6's just make sure you add plywood to the top of the frame under the tank.. styrofoam isnt a bad idea either

 

[L98-Z]

I'm actually looking for something more like the link in the original post.

Basically 3 columns. I wouldn't be opposed to running a 1/2" piece of steel between the columns and the "mantle" so to speak in an attempt to reduce outer stresses.

 

[Tradewinds]

If those pillars would handle the load, it would be sweet looking stand. I like it because it is different and one of a kind.
Hopefully an engineer chimes in.

 

[L98-Z]

If those pillars would handle the load, it would be sweet looking stand. I like it because it is different and one of a kind.
Hopefully an engineer chimes in.

Sadly, I'm only an electrical engineer. :sad2:

Anyone who may have knowledge on that would be great. I do plan to use a glass tank, which would further increase the weight.

 

[dave.m]

Sorry, not an expert, but I think you are asking for trouble. Not only would your stand have to bear the weight of thousands of pounds of glass, water and rock on a reduced footprint, but your floor would have to be able to also bear that weight with ZERO deflection. Your stand will not have the lateral stability to tolerate running, stomping kids or a group of friends come over to have a close-up look at your creation.

The broader the base the safer everyone will be.

Dave.M

 

[L98-Z]

Sorry, not an expert, but I think you are asking for trouble. Not only would your stand have to bear the weight of thousands of pounds of glass, water and rock on a reduced footprint, but your floor would have to be able to also bear that weight with ZERO deflection. Your stand will not have the lateral stability to tolerate running, stomping kids or a group of friends come over to have a close-up look at your creation.

The broader the base the safer everyone will be.

Dave.M

Unfortunately, I agree. That's much of my concern. I was hoping to see someone else who had did something similar and worked through that.

 

[druzzelle]

I couldnt even begin to get comfortable with a stand of that type... not to mention... where would I put all of my equipment that my stand hides lol....something like that i'd assume would need to be much smaller volume, freshwater and very very well engineered! but It's an awesome look that goes beyond "decorative"!

 

[L98-Z]

I couldnt even begin to get comfortable with a stand of that type... not to mention... where would I put all of my equipment that my stand hides lol....something like that i'd assume would need to be much smaller volume, freshwater and very very well engineered! but It's an awesome look that goes beyond "decorative"!

Plumbing and equipment would be in a other room. No issues there.

 

[druzzelle]

even with that the plumbing would be seen... unless its built thru the stand columns... which would further weaken the structure.. all the more reason to avoid something like that

 

[Jay Fortay]

Here's a link to my build thread. I built an very similar system to what you are describing. Rimless tank, open stand.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2365282

 

[Dmorty217]

I have a stand made out of 2x6s with no middle supports that has been holding my 220g now for 3+yrs with no issues or doors.

 

[L98-Z]

Here's a link to my build thread. I built an very similar system to what you are describing. Rimless tank, open stand.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2365282

I like that. Good looking build. Very close to what I'm aiming for other than I was hoping for column based stand. Thanks for the link.