Help designing a stand for my water change station

[newbreefer316]

I picked up a pair of Norwesco 105g containers to setup a water change station in my fish/utility room.

The concrete is graded down towards the sump and I'd like to make the stand as simple as possible. I'm thinking either 6-8 4x4 legs or 6-8 cinder blocks for the legs and a simple 2x4 frame with a plywood top. Stand will probably be between 8" and 18" tall.

Anyone have suggestions/pictures/advice from similar projects?

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

When you say graded, do you mean the floor isn't flat?

 

[newbreefer316]

When you say graded, do you mean the floor isn't flat?

Yes, there's probably about a 1" drop from front to back.

 

[redfishbluefish]

First off don't use 4x4's....especially if purchasing from one of the big-box stores....unstable wood that will twist and bend.

What are the dimensions of the tanks? Do you wish to stack them? Either way, 2x4's with 3/4 plywood tops should be more than stronger enough.

I'd use similar construction to this stand plan, making the dimensions to fit your needs:

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Yes, there's probably about a 1" drop from front to back.

Oh wow, may be worth it to build a leveling platform first

 

[Philp]

What was the final result of your build? I’m about to redo my water station and plan to use the same water containers with them side-by-side.