I’m in the process of building this stand for my 90g and was wondering if it’s necessary to place a support between the top and bottom boards (front and back). My brain tells me that they won’t sag but I want other opinions.
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The lumber is all 2x4’s. I’ve watched several of his videos and he’s basically following these same RocketEngineer plans on his stands.Should work assuming 2x6 across the top. Take a look at the stand builds by King of DIY on YouTube. Not a huge fan of everything he does but the guy knows how to build an easy reliable safe stand from dimensional lumber.
Awesome, thanks! From what I understand, with framed tanks, the corners are where the support is needed most and these plans are designed for exactly that.2x4's will work fine. You shouldn't need any support in the middle. With a framed tank there's a bit more leeway. Here's the King of DIY vid (and he has a ton). If you want something a bit different with more room underneath I'll also post a link to the the Fishman on a build he did (part a).
Good luck!
Right. Framed tanks span from one end to the other. The manufacturers often allude to this telling you it’s critical to support the corners.Awesome, thanks! From what I understand, with framed tanks, the corners are where the support is needed most and these plans are designed for exactly that.
That plywood stand is really nice, simple, and definitely provides more room inside! I already have the lumber to start the RocketEngineering design so I’ll just continue with that route.
I would use the plywood on the top.Apologies for lacking further details as it was late last night when I posted. The tank is a glass 90g Seapora with black plastic braces on top and bottom (ie, not rimless). The wood is kiln dried pine and will not be using plywood on the top.
A 2x4, positioned vertically can support 1,000 pounds per linear foot. It’s not going to flex, warp or bend in that position. There are 2 braces between front and back members to prevent any significant inward/outward bowing. All of these are KD pieces as well.I would use the plywood on the top.
It will help ensure those top members don’t warp, which can lead to glass failure.
The plywood helps to spread out that 1000 lbs more evenly.
I though the same thing a few years ago.A 2x4, positioned vertically can support 1,000 pounds per linear foot. It’s not going to flex, warp or bend in that position. There are 2 braces between front and back members to prevent any significant inward/outward bowing. All of these are KD pieces as well.
What’s wrong with Seapora tanks?I though the same thing a few years ago.
The warp would be something you could never see by eye.
It may create a pressure point in the glass when you don’t even know it’s their.
Especially that brand tank.
Nothing wrong Seapora tanks that are placed on solid framing.What’s wrong with Seapora tanks?