DIY stand 90 gallon strong enough? With PICs

[reeferkid]

Dimension is 49 1/2 inches long by 34 inches tall by 18 inches depth. The whole stand is built with 2x4 from homedepot. The last picture is before I added 1 more 2x4 on each leg

 

[Skaters216]

i would add a few cross 2x4's on the sides, i like to over build a little just to be on safe side with some extra braces, also are you plywooding this stand?

 

[kschweer]

That's the same plan I used and many others use for their stands. It is more than strong enough for your tank. I would suggest skinning at least the back with some thin plywood to prevent it from wracking (swaying side to side)

 

[reeferkid]

That's the same plan I used and many others use for their stands. It is more than strong enough for your tank. I would suggest skinning at least the back with some thin plywood to prevent it from wracking (swaying side to side)

I didn't add water yet, but it does sway front to back if I shake the tank. May be not enough weight.

i would add a few cross 2x4's on the sides, i like to over build a little just to be on safe side with some extra braces, also are you plywooding this stand?

I haven't figure out what I want to do yet in terms of plywood or painting it. I like to keep it simple.


How much you guys think I can sell my original stand for on criagslist? I bought it with the tank last Novemeber.

 

[Skaters216]

add a few cross braces onboth sides at a 45 degree angle from corner to corner and the plywood will definitley help with sturdyness of the stand.

 

[reeferkid]

add a few cross braces onboth sides at a 45 degree angle from corner to corner and the plywood will definitley help with sturdyness of the stand.

Like these?

 

[kschweer]

Like these?

I wouldn't use anything like that. Remember we are dealing with saltwater. Metal like that will not last long at all. You will be surprised what some 1/4" ply wood on the back and sides will do.

 

[Skaters216]

i cut 2x4's when i built my stand and screwed it in, 8-10 inches long and 45 degreee both ends of that and put it in all 4 corners on each side and screw it in, like i said i over build but i like to be safe than sorry. where are you located?

 

[reeferkid]

i cut 2x4's when i built my stand and screwed it in, 8-10 inches long and 45 degreee both ends of that and put it in all 4 corners on each side and screw it in, like i said i over build but i like to be safe than sorry. where are you located?

South Bound Brook