210 gallon aquarium stand help

[KingOfPain86]

I have a 210 AGA aquarium that I need to build a stand for. Need some in put on this so I don't have water all over my house. Please advise!


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[redfishbluefish]

Here’s the plan. For a 210 gallon, the red and yellow boards are 2x6 dimensional lumber, while everything else is 2x4’s. Skin in whatever floats your boat.

 

[KingOfPain86]

Awesome. That will support 2500lbs right?


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[Murfman]

Here is how I built my 125 stand. Maybe some of the construction will help you. Stand Photos by Co_murfman | Photobucket

I came across an engineering site that stated a 2x4, on end has 2500 lbs of sheer strength. FWIW.

 

[KingOfPain86]

Thanks. That made things a lot more clear to me. I was going way overboard.


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[JPG@CFI]

I'd go with a welded steel stand. When done right, they can't be beat. Lots more room under the tank that when people use 2x6's and 4x4's. Just sayin., J