Tank Stand size?

[sajungdahl]

I'm ordering a 135 gallon (72x18x25) framed glass aqaurium. I plan on building my own stand. The question is can I safely build the stand larger than the dimensions of the tank. Or, does the frame that includes the vertical support have to be directly beneath the tank frame? I understand I would have to use horizontal

 

[Ippyroy]

You can build the stand larger but you still need the supports directly under the tank if you are using rocketengineers plans.

 

[Ippyroy]

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You can make the red and orange boards as long as wanted, but pink and green have to be under edge of tank. You would then use the same pink and green at ends of stand.

 

[sajungdahl]

https://www.reef2reef.com/attachments/capture-png.1360476/

You can make the red and orange boards as long as wanted, but pink and green have to be under edge of tank. You would then use the same pink and green at ends of stand.

That's what I thought. So sump size is determined by tank size if its under cabinet.

 

[Ippyroy]

That's what I thought. So sump size is determined by tank size if its under cabinet.

From what I understand, sump size is dictated by how much or little space you have. If you make the stand longer than the tank a narrow sump may fit.

 

[Katrina71]

That's what I thought. So sump size is determined by tank size if its under cabinet.

Also make sure it's large enough to handle water volume in case of power failure. We were told 1/3 DT volume or bigger if possible.

 

[Stonecrab]

You can definitely make it bigger! As long as your supports are directly under the tank, that’s the most important part