But I think when they design them they are also using 2x8 or 2x10 boards which should make them much more stable than you would think. Just my assumption and even if it had 4-5 10-20 gallon tanks stacked on top of each other that’s some serious weight so I think it would take a car coming through the wall to take it down.I was wondering how stable the cinder block stands are? I've seen people create fishrooms with these kinds of stands and I would assume once it reaches a certain height it has the danger of toppling down?
I live in Florida. The way people drive here, a car coming through the wall is a distinct possibility.....I think it would take a car coming through the wall to take it down.
I was planning on getting 2x10x8 would that work too, or overkill?With 3/4 inch cross boards...no problem.
Great! Is it possible I could make it a bit taller? One more block?Yes, just fine.
I was planning on putting 2 next to each other so 20 total or get 2x6 and put three so it would 18 depthIf you ever move to bigger tank, depth at 10" could be an issue.
Could I still make it one block taller or would that get wobbly?Gotcha...sounds good.
They are 8 in high, I only say this because I would like to have a bit more room for my 10g instead of 4 inches onlyNot sure of your cinder block heights.
I went 3 high for a 55 with no problem
Will do, thank you so much!I think, based on my experience it would be ok...be sure you get it well levelled.
Thanks, ill probably upload pics on here once I get the chance to do it!Let me know how it goes.....GL.
I plan on making them 4 high for more storage space for my 10g at the bottom, looks like I don't actually need 2x4/6/10 for the tops but I will probably still get it. I would love to see how they look like!We have 3 tanks on seperate cinderblock stands a 10 a 20 and a 29 and on top of the stands i just used 3/4 plywood. Super solid stands. The 10 is on one stack of 4 8x8x16 with an oversized cut piece of plywood ( i cut them all oversized just for a little extra storage. And the 20 and 29 are on 2 stacks of 4 high on each side with an extra piece of 3/4" on top of the 1st cinders for a shelf for the canister filters. If you want a couple pics as to how their done i'll send them. IMO best stands u can make for any size tank.
I would personally stick with just a 4x8 sheet of plywood two by whatever size boards are a lot of times bowed and curved and everything else. The plywood is beyond more support than u need and that way you can cut to size the pieces as you go ( future projects/more tanks ) or just bring the measurements u want to the store and have them cut it for u. I'll add pics from my phone in just a minute! And if u want you can always cover the fronts and sides with a piece of fabric and a couple tacks so it covers the blocs or paint them and leave them exposed.I plan on making them 4 high for more storage space for my 10g at the bottom, looks like I don't actually need 2x4/6/10 for the tops but I will probably still get it. I would love to see how they look like!
Would a 2x10 work if I just put 2 planks? The plywood at my local hardware store sells them so big, I wouldn't know what to do with the excess pieces of wood personally.I would personally stick with just a 4x8 sheet of plywood two by whatever size boards are a lot of times bowed and curved and everything else. The plywood is beyond more support than u need and that way you can cut to size the pieces as you go ( future projects/more tanks ) or just bring the measurements u want to the store and have them cut it for u. I'll add pics from my phone in just a minute! And if u want you can always cover the fronts and sides with a piece of fabric and a couple tacks so it covers the blocs or paint them and leave them exposed.
You are Picasso in disguiseHello,
So i want to save some space in my room and want to make this fish tank stand, I have previously tried making one by 2x4s but, wowie did I screw that up.
Anyways I made a really bad drawing of how I want it to look like and was wondering if this would be stable enough? Maybe in the future I would get another 5g and put it on the top as well but for now just a 5g and a 10g
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How'd you know?You are Picasso in disguise
just take the measurements and call them and see if they can cut u the sizes you need. I'm just partial to plywood i guess but the boards will also work i'm sure.Would a 2x10 work if I just put 2 planks? The plywood at my local hardware store sells them so big, I wouldn't know what to do with the excess pieces of wood personally.
Ill do that, still figuring out exact measurements for now, so ill have to seejust take the measurements and call them and see if they can cut u the sizes you need. I'm just partial to plywood i guess but the boards will also work i'm sure.
just noticed the pics now, they look pretty good for just concrete and wood, also love your tanks!I would personally stick with just a 4x8 sheet of plywood two by whatever size boards are a lot of times bowed and curved and everything else. The plywood is beyond more support than u need and that way you can cut to size the pieces as you go ( future projects/more tanks ) or just bring the measurements u want to the store and have them cut it for u. I'll add pics from my phone in just a minute! And if u want you can always cover the fronts and sides with a piece of fabric and a couple tacks so it covers the blocs or paint them and leave them exposed.
I never would've though 2×4 would work. But I get nervous at times and would've broke the bank on 4×4. But apparently they work nice setup.If you don't want to do cinder blocks in the middle then lay a couple of 2x4's across and then lay the plywood on top of this. I wouldn't use the foam this will cause you more problems then good. The plywood is fine all by itself to set the tank on, that is unless there is problems or something wrong with the plywood.
My 55 gallon which is the same length as your 75 gallon is setting on painted 3/4" marine plywood.
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Oh wow I definitely will go the 2x4 route. With the plywood. I like the cinderblocks sturdiness but on the smaller tank it's hard to work around because of the tight spaces.If you don't want to do cinder blocks in the middle then lay a couple of 2x4's across and then lay the plywood on top of this. I wouldn't use the foam this will cause you more problems then good. The plywood is fine all by itself to set the tank on, that is unless there is problems or something wrong with the plywood.
My 55 gallon which is the same length as your 75 gallon is setting on painted 3/4" marine plywood.
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Nice I like the way it came out with the shelf. I think I'm only going to go 3 blocks high on the other I went 3 high plus the cap pieces and wood and feel like that's perfect viewing for me. So 3 blocks high plus 2x4 and plywood should be perfect I'll still buy extra in case.We were discussing making a stand out of cinder blocks back in June. @kallililly1973 showed me one he had made using plywood. I already had the stand but the plywood idea was great and I'm using it on my 20g long. I didn't think about painting the wood. It would have looked better!
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