Cheekycactus Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Hi. Tank specs, W=104cm, H=75cm, D=44cm. Glass rectangle shape, holds approx 343L. It is quite a 'tall' tank, more so than 'short and long'. So...I am looking at building a stand for it but I am a complete novice and have no idea what I am doing. (I will ask my step Father to help me build it though :lol: ) I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on design? I am wanting to go as cheap as possible as I'm a single Mum with not alot of money to spare :roll: , but I also want to know that my tank will be very safe and secure. I have many more questions but I will post in Freshwater. This is the first big tank I have ever had and I'm super excited :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Welcome cheeky cactus. The stand needs to be high enough that little fingers can't reach the top of the tank, the sides need to go all the way to the floor with at least one division that is also fully supported by the floor so the top of the stand is strong enough to take the weight of the tank(hope you know what I mean, I suck at explaining myself), MDF is prolly your best bet for price, i'd go for 18mm, but I guess 16 would be ok too, but just bear in mind that it's a big tank a will weigh a considerable amount,(prolly 400 kgs at least) think about the floor if its not concrete. I prefer to over build for something like this, hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheekycactus Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Hi Carlos Thanks for your reply. I do understand what you are meaning and I also have to say that I am abit worried about where to put the tank in relation to floor=weight etc. I have never set up anything like this so I must admit to being slightly nervous lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasmine Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 On the same topic, what about for a 210 metre long approx 630ish litre tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 bed of a Mack truck 'll be fine, yah misuss might be a little miffed at the tire tracks on the carpet though :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 You might also consider joining the Tasman Aquarium Club. Some of their members have large tanks and could show you what their stands look like and how to go about it. Check out the home page (click on the logo top left of the page) under clubs. Helen is their contact and she will be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I guess you mean 2.1 metres long? 210 metres is a whooper of a tank by anyone's standards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 if you can use plywood instead of MDF but that will cost more. Plywood is much stronger & won't be anywhere near as bad as MDF for water damage. here's a link to some great DIY stand instructions http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_stand.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasmine Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Yes, I meant 2.1 metres :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 If you want really cheap then just go for 2 or 3 high concrete blocks with a flat board and poly on top. Doesnt look great but costs are low and it can be covered with an old sheet to hide the blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver21 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 i second bilbos, ive done that and havnt looked back, cheepest stand ever, except for the unit i got for $1 on trademe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I had a 4ft set up like that. Hollow cinder blocks were handy as you could tuck stuff into the holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver21 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 but i suppose its not the best setup with kids around as they can get underneath and play with filters and the like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Where can I get cinder blocks from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Placemakers and similar stores have them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheekycactus Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Ooh great I have decided to go with the cinder block idea. It suits my costs too which is even better. I might look into joining a club actually, thanks Caryl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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