Hi, for all you stand experts...just wanted to see if my design would work or not. This would be my first DIY stand so just wanted to double check with you guys.
So 84x27 stand and would be about 34" tall. Can I do the top and bottom frame using 2x4 and then make all the supporting posts using 2x6? Or should I use 2x6 for the top frame as well? It will probably be a rimless tank so I'll have 3/4 plywood on top with styrofoam on top of that for leveling.
Also can I get away with just support posts in the middle of the stand so it's a bit easier access into the sump or should I have 2 sets of support posts spread out evenly in the front and back? Another option is I could also do the 2 sets in the middle but have a greater space between them (so not evenly spread out) for easier access. Hope that makes sense. TIA!!
So 84x27 stand and would be about 34" tall. Can I do the top and bottom frame using 2x4 and then make all the supporting posts using 2x6? Or should I use 2x6 for the top frame as well? It will probably be a rimless tank so I'll have 3/4 plywood on top with styrofoam on top of that for leveling.
Also can I get away with just support posts in the middle of the stand so it's a bit easier access into the sump or should I have 2 sets of support posts spread out evenly in the front and back? Another option is I could also do the 2 sets in the middle but have a greater space between them (so not evenly spread out) for easier access. Hope that makes sense. TIA!!