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02-22-2006, 09:50 PM
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squid
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Michigan, USA
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500g stand and tank
I plan on doing a 500g reef in the near future. I know it will cost a very shinny penny, but I would like to do some stuff at home to save the expense. Such as.....the stand. What kind of wood would be the best for a tank that size? and does anyone know of any major suppliers of tanks that large? I have one around my house, but I want to price around to see if I can talk him down. Thanks
Brandon
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02-22-2006, 09:52 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Nashville, TN
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Have you considered a metal stand? You could have one welded together and then "skin" it in wood. Envision seems to be a popular custom tank builder. If you have a builder nearby you have to keep shipping costs in mind...
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02-23-2006, 09:50 AM
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Reefless Reefer
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Durham, NC
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4X4's should be plenty for that sized tank.
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02-23-2006, 10:43 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Shawnee, KS
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4x4's
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02-23-2006, 03:48 PM
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Nano reefer and Jeeper
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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I would say 4*4's or if you wanted to be REALLY built up..4*6's...you're only going to be building something that will hold up about 2.5 tons. Just build something you would trust putting your car on! (and then TEST IT!)
You've got a concrete floor, right?
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03-15-2006, 04:45 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Maine
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If you're dealing with a virtually unlimited amount of space (if your sump, refugium, pumps, cls, and everything else will be in a separate room instead of crammed underneath the tank), then frame it in wood. Wood will allow for nearly any kind of change or addition you can think of, and it's easy to finish over and around it.
One gallon is 8.33 pounds, so you'll have to hold up over two tons. I'm thinking that if you used doubled-up 2x6s, you'll be fine. The axial stress on the studs will be minimized by doubling them up, but don't be afraid to overbuild! Much better to be waaaaaaay safe then have something that folds up under the load after a couple of days... or years. I would space them at 14-16 inches on center for single 4x6s, or 20 inches for doubles.
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03-15-2006, 08:42 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: California
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Hello, Im building an acrylic 400G now. Recently placed the order for the acrylic. There are photos of several stands strong enough to support a project like yours at reef cental, they are all constructed from 4X4 timber and utilize cross bracing.
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03-27-2006, 12:16 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Shawnee, KS
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Plus, getting things level is soooooooo important. Unless you are skilled with working with metal, definatley go with wood so that you can easily tweak things to make sure they are level. just my 2 cents.
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03-28-2006, 12:04 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: NC
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here is my 220......I went under the house and put extra brick colums. Its doubled up 2x6
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03-28-2006, 07:15 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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Nice work John!
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