Sorry top tank is 16” tall so 59” total height.
Some unnecessary details. . . Looking at a cinderblock and 2X4 stand w/ only HOB filtration:
Ive had 29, 34", 41" and current 36". Its a matter of preferred height at the tank with consideration to reach within the tank from the top,
No cats for us, but definitely something to consider when building a stand/tank!!!
Yes lol. Never had a cat jusr dogs so I never thought of it until Church(our cat) decided he likes to watch the fish from the top of the tank
What are the dimensions for that... You can PM me. I may know someone that may need one.
Bigger issue is a stand that tall would have a high center of gravity. I wouldnt build over 36" without also making the stand wider than the tank itself.
When I built mine a long time ago I made it very short (27 inches) based on room aesthetics and the minimum height needed to fit all the necessary gear into it. Aesthetically, I much prefer it this way. On the other hand, it's like a new compact car in which there isn't even enough room under the hood to change your own oil filter. I didn't take into account that I might someday have to replace the sump, pump, or chiller, etc., and that it might be difficult to find replacements with similar dimensions. Fortunately, even after nearly 30 years I still haven't had to. I also didn't take into account that the sump was too fragile to pull on to use the roll-out drawer on which it is mounted for top access. Consequently, the sump is very difficult to reach into. (The skimmer that was built into the sump was worthless from the get-go, so I use a HOB skimmer.) Apart from the aesthetics, the downside of a tall stand is that you need a ladder to be able to reach into the bottom of the tank. I don't know about you, but that is something I have to do every week if for no other reason, of which there are many, than to vacuum the sand bed.
