New stand build

[Kfactor]

Hi all am going to be starting my new build soon and just want some help with my stand . First of all I wish I could have a fish room but don’t have the room for one so I want to make a bigger stand to hold more stuff in it . My new tank is 48lx24”wx17”h peninsula I was going to do a cube but changed my mind . I was thinking of doing somthing like this for a stand or a l shape with tank on the end . Every stand I have made has just fit the tank and hate it I always run out of room for stuff . I will be welding it out of 1.5” tube steel just would like to see if anyone has some ideas or concerns on it this will be my last tank and want to make it to last for a long time

 

[Rubberfrog]

If that style fits your room, go for it.

 

[KStatefan]

One piece or three piece?
I would make the stand for the tank out of steel and then just make the two side pieces out of wood.

 

[Rubberfrog]

I would go with a three piece to keep your options open. Make sure the sump is easily accessible for maintenance.

 

[Kfactor]

One piece or three piece?
I would make the stand for the tank out of steel and then just make the two side pieces out of wood.

it will be 3 pieces to hull it down stairs then bolt sides on . the only thing i dont like about wood is its bulky and takes up more room

 

[KStatefan]

it will be 3 pieces to hull it down stairs then bolt sides on . the only thing i dont like about wood is its bulky and takes up more room

What are you going to put on top of the two side pieces?

 

[Soren]

it will be 3 pieces to hull it down stairs then bolt sides on . the only thing i dont like about wood is its bulky and takes up more room

I agree with 3-piece construction. Make all 3 out of steel if that is what you prefer.