Who built your tanks stand???

[BARNAKEWLZ]

Looking for someone to build a custom stand that’s not going to be a standard box with holes in it. It would be cool to see some different finishes, layouts with sumps, and materials. Please post some pics of your setups!

 

[Shooter6]

I built my own for both the 320g and 400

 

[David M.]

I dont have a fancy stand yet, but I'm highly considering a T-Slot through FramingTech. I've watched a video from Tidal Gardens about them and they seem great. Lots of customization options and they're modular which is a huge plus for me. Decent price too.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

me, myself, & i

 

[Shooter6]

I dont have a fancy stand yet, but I'm highly considering a T-Slot through FramingTech. I've watched a video from Tidal Gardens about them and they seem great. Lots of customization options and they're modular which is a huge plus for me. Decent price too.

Please don't take this as a diss or anything, I'm just posing a few thoughts that you may want to research before committing to the tee slot.

Has anyone done a salt water spray and salt water immersion test? Even aluminum corrodes in saltwater.

Has anyone done testing on the galvanic reaction between the aluminum and stainless(?) Screws Holding the parts together? And how saltwater exposition effects the galvanic reaction between the two?

I work in the metal industry and these issues are very real, and could possibly lead to a failure of the metals.

 

[rtparty]

I put mine together. Chris Benner designed it and I got the aluminum from him.

Aluminum stands aren't new to the hobby. Been around for years (probably over a decade at least) at this point. We would have seen massive failures by now if it was actually an issue.

 

[Shooter6]

I put mine together. Chris Benner designed it and I got the aluminum from him.

Aluminum stands aren't new to the hobby. Been around for years (probably over a decade at least) at this point. We would have seen massive failures by now if it was actually an issue.

Possibly, but my questions are valid points, also I myself have only seen the tee slot catch on within the past 3-4 years, far less then a decade. And of those longer term usage what's the tank size? We can agree a stand holding a 40g is under far less strain then one holding 400g.

 

[btackerman]

Looking for someone to build a custom stand that’s not going to be a standard box with holes in it. It would be cool to see some different finishes, layouts with sumps, and materials. Please post some pics of your setups!

I built my own with 2x4s as the base (they are layered to support the weight)and large sheets of plywood for surface areas. Then I layered the exterior with shiplap. We’re my sump goes I double layered a pvc pond liner for leaks. All pieces of wood are marine grade. Total project for me was about 300$ for my 400 gallon.

 

[kenbennedy]

Possibly, but my questions are valid points, also I myself have only seen the tee slot catch on within the past 3-4 years, far less then a decade. And of those longer term usage what's the tank size? We can agree a stand holding a 40g is under far less strain then one holding 400g.

I saw 8020 T slot stands when I was in school 15+ years ago. Less commonly than wood, though.

Not discounting your points, but If one uses 1" extrusion for a 40G, and 2" or larger extrusion for 400G (which would be reasonable), then this is not true. The material itself is not particularly expensive, and scales well. My 180G stand is not strength or stiffness limited, I used 2" square extrusion.

All the T slot extrusion I have seen is clear anodized, which is for the most part an effective corrosion inhibitor. The cut ends, counterbores, machined features, etc however are usually not. I coated my nuts and bolts with grease to further act as a moisture barrier. Stainless steel hardware is also available.

 

[Jedi1199]

I custom built the stand for my 55g when I got it back in the early 90's.

The stand for the 32 is a prefab stock stand that came with the Biocube kit.

My 180 has what appears to be a stock kit stand made for that specific tank as well. 180 bowfront.

The stand for the 180 has me quite a bit concerned. I am seeing how water damage is causing the cheap particle board core of the support panels to weaken. I got this tank used last year. I have been searching for a new stand for this tank, but it seems that nobody does 180 bowfronts anymore. While I have the skills to custom build a new stand for this tank, I do not have the time, or access to a shop, to actually do the work.

 

[X-37B]

Steel welded stand with automotive top coat.
2x3 top and the rest is 2x2.
All 1/4".
Mine is an open design with no doors.

 

[polyppal]

T-Slots not hard to work with and very strong...

 

[Fish man]

I built this for my 90gal. Made from 3/4" plywood for the base and 1/2" for the top. The back is completely enclosed with holes for cords. I installed a computer fan inside the base to evacuate humidity.

 

[GarrettT]

I built mine with 2x4s and 2x6s. Trim is just for show. With 2x4s racking really isn't an issue. Time consuming, but worth it.

 

[N3mo]

Metal stand and glass box was build by a tank builder. Rest was a diy by me.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Are any of you handy-dandy stand builders in Houston?

 

[Freenow54]

Please don't take this as a diss or anything, I'm just posing a few thoughts that you may want to research before committing to the tee slot.

Has anyone done a salt water spray and salt water immersion test? Even aluminum corrodes in saltwater.

Has anyone done testing on the galvanic reaction between the aluminum and stainless(?) Screws Holding the parts together? And how saltwater exposition effects the galvanic reaction between the two?

I work in the metal industry and these issues are very real, and could possibly lead to a failure of the metals.

Might want to ask some boat manufacturers. I don't see any on my boat but just freshwater. My motor has a sacrificial anode. Have you considered employing one?

 

[Freenow54]

Not being an engineer and unable to calculate the

forces that come into play with hundreds of pounds of water I employed old construction methods used in building structures. I was taught to use 45 degree angles where possible. Since I cant bring myself to buy something I can build here is mine has plexi glass in the base to try to avoid salt corrosion

 

[Freenow54]

I built mine with 2x4s and 2x6s. Trim is just for show. With 2x4s racking really isn't an issue. Time consuming, but worth it.

WOW

 

[rwreef]

I built mine. Details on my build thread.