Stand design for 260 gal

puks · 05/22/2018, 03:13 PM

Hi guys,

Attached a design for a stand for 260 gal (24x30x84) tank. Going to use 2x4 studs covered by plywood.

Does it provide a sufficient support?

Thanks

mcgyvr · 05/23/2018, 07:20 AM

There is most certainly plenty of lumber there to support the tank..
How you intend to join it all is whats really important..
Have you seen the "rocketengineer" stand design?
I'd suggest copying/modifying it as its plenty strong and looks like far less work than what you have sketched out..
See here... you can throw a vertical upright in there and do your doors and call it a day..
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1169964

davocean · 05/23/2018, 08:21 AM

Yeah I'd use rockets template, it's all figured out for you in a simple manner, solid design.

puks · 05/24/2018, 03:51 PM

Thanks guys. I used a similar design for my 120 gal tank and the thread you mentioned gives required math.

05/23/2018, 07:20 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	There is most certainly plenty of lumber there to support the tank.. How you intend to join it all is whats really important.. Have you seen the "rocketengineer" stand design? I'd suggest copying/modifying it as its plenty strong and looks like far less work than what you have sketched out.. See here... you can throw a vertical upright in there and do your doors and call it a day.. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1169964 __________________ Who me?

05/23/2018, 08:21 AM	#3
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Yeah I'd use rockets template, it's all figured out for you in a simple manner, solid design. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

05/24/2018, 03:51 PM	#4
puks Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 169	Thanks guys. I used a similar design for my 120 gal tank and the thread you mentioned gives required math.