300 gallon stand ???

KarL · Apr 17, 2014

Working on building a stand for a 300 gallon. 2x4's OK to use?

Logan killer · Apr 17, 2014

Yes, but might need extra support I heard. Why not have someone build u a steel one? Safer option I believe.

oredith · Apr 17, 2014

KarL said:

depends on the spacing, and the span. is it 30, 32, 34, or 36" deep? I would not go more than 16" o.c. if it's greater than 30" deep.

I would also suggest using 2x6s for the perimeter framing if you can manage it on clearance.

SchnitzelReef · Apr 17, 2014

I had my stand builder use 2x6s. Seems better on such a big tank. Going wood vs a steel stand saved me close to $2000

lowbudget · Apr 17, 2014

how wide is your tank?

KarL · Apr 17, 2014

24"wide

reefLA1 · Apr 17, 2014

I would use 4x4 4 1 in each corner and the rest 2x4

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lowbudget · Apr 17, 2014

KarL said:

2x4 are fine
where are your drains going to be?

KarL · Apr 17, 2014

Footprint of the tank is 96"x24" with dual corner overflows.

I'll probably end up using 2x6 for the ends and 2x4 for middle support

xmas_one · Apr 17, 2014

2x4's are more than plenty, especially if you're skinning it with plywood. Proper design matters much more than the dimensions of the timber used. Compressive strength of a single 2x4 in the short dimensions used on our tanks is ridiculous, >10 kips.

george! · Apr 17, 2014

I would go steel get a qoute from wally at Reef Lounge he was very reasonable won't hurt to get qoute

SchnitzelReef · Apr 17, 2014

george! said:

Unless you like starting at a steel stand, wood kinda makes sense. Cuz once u add in the cost of skinning a steel stand, the price goes way up.

KarL · Apr 18, 2014

With the tank have dual corner overflow boxes, any suggestions on building the stand frame and allowing spacing to adjust bulkheads? I've built stands before but maybe I'm being nervous building one for a 300 gallon.

You think it would be ok if the outside frame is larger and overlaps the footprint of the tank? I'll place plywood for the tank to sit on, so that should evenly distribute the weight? I'll be adding additional support beams spaced evenly along the perimeter. Or you think the corner post must be exactly below the corner footprint of the tank.

Fly5150 · Apr 18, 2014

Here's mine. Only a 180 but you can see I over built the hell out if it. Also, my stand is larger then the tank.

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KarL · Apr 18, 2014

So fly5150, your tank won't be sitting on the outer 2x6's?

lowbudget · Apr 18, 2014

With the plywood on top. It holds it together.

lowbudget · Apr 18, 2014

Get your tank measure the drains and build your stand around the drains.

KarL · Apr 18, 2014

Yeah I'm gonna build the upper frame around the overflows. I wanted to see if there was a shortcut

KarL · Apr 18, 2014

Got started just awhile ago. Trying out the kreg jig for the first time. Pretty neat tool

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