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Hi y'all,
Let me preface this post with a full disclaimer. I have zero construction experience, which will probably be pretty clear upon viewing the attached photos. I'm trying to replicate the aquarium stand referenced here: http://www.reefnation.com/diy-aquarium-stand-build. Or something similar to that stand.
I used Douglas Fir 4x4s. The stand measures 72"x 40"x 24". It's held together by galvanized 6" lag screws. I also added some right-angle braces for extra support. Unfortunately, having no construction experience, I executed the build poorly. It feels very sturdy to me. It isn't bowed at all. It lies perfectly flat against the ground, but there is a slight amount of play or movement in the stand's structure if I try to rock it one way or the other. I'm guessing that movement is normal, but I don't know.
When I laid the top board on the stand, I noticed that the stand was not constructed as a perfect rectangle. It's slightly off. Probably a slightly-off parallelogram.
Do you think this stand, in its current condition, will support a 180 gallon reef tank? If not, how can I rescue or salvage this stand to workable condition for a 180 gallon reef tank?
Thanks,
Jon
Let me preface this post with a full disclaimer. I have zero construction experience, which will probably be pretty clear upon viewing the attached photos. I'm trying to replicate the aquarium stand referenced here: http://www.reefnation.com/diy-aquarium-stand-build. Or something similar to that stand.
I used Douglas Fir 4x4s. The stand measures 72"x 40"x 24". It's held together by galvanized 6" lag screws. I also added some right-angle braces for extra support. Unfortunately, having no construction experience, I executed the build poorly. It feels very sturdy to me. It isn't bowed at all. It lies perfectly flat against the ground, but there is a slight amount of play or movement in the stand's structure if I try to rock it one way or the other. I'm guessing that movement is normal, but I don't know.
When I laid the top board on the stand, I noticed that the stand was not constructed as a perfect rectangle. It's slightly off. Probably a slightly-off parallelogram.
Do you think this stand, in its current condition, will support a 180 gallon reef tank? If not, how can I rescue or salvage this stand to workable condition for a 180 gallon reef tank?
Thanks,
Jon