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DIY stand question

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by CryptoFusion, May 11, 2009.

  1. May 11, 2009 #1
    CryptoFusion

    CryptoFusion Inactive User

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    I have a 170g acrylic tank that I would like to build a DIY stand for.  The tank is 72" x 24" but has a concave front.  First of all - does the concave front add any considerations to how I build the stand?  (the original stand that came with it didn't seem to have any special fabrication).  Also does anyone have any good plans for a 72" x 24" stand that would work for an acrylic tank?  I'm looking for as "open" of a design as possible.  Something like the stand in this thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1625768
    I'm pretty confident that I could duplicate the design in this thread but I'd just like to know that it would work for my tank and not suffer catastrophic failure down the road :)
    Thanks for the help!
     
  2. May 11, 2009 #2
    ruggerkc North Liberty , IA

    ruggerkc Experienced Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member

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    Mine is very simular to that except I used a 2x6 for the horizontal framing and no center braces. Use styrofaom between the tank and the plywood.
     
  3. May 11, 2009 #3
    CryptoFusion

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    How large is your tank ruggerkc? Do you happen to have any pictures of your stand after it was framed together?
     
  4. May 11, 2009 #4
    ruggerkc North Liberty , IA

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    I have a 180 72"x24" and its acrylic. I will check to see in I have any pics. But the link you have is better than any I will have. Where do you live?
     

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