DIY Stand?

[KonvictKeeper]

I've heard about the 2x4 and cinder block stand. Could I do that for larger tanks (55-90g)?

 

[Hondatek]

My Lfs has all their tanks on cinderblocks. Even a 180 gallon . I used cinderblocks for my 180 and just got black fabric to cover it up

 

[KonvictKeeper]

Cool! That's what I'll do.

 

[Wy Renegade]

Just make sure the blocks are set under the ends of the bigger tanks and you will have no problems.

On a longer tank you may need to put some blocks in the middle as well, but anything 4' or under will be fine with just support on the ends.

 

[Hondatek]

You can put blocks in the middle but it's not necessary . The Lfs has them one a 180 just on the corners. The tank has been there for over 8 years.

 

[KonvictKeeper]

I was going to do blocks in the middle too. I have tons of them so I'll still do it just to be safe. By the way, all the larger tanks I work with are 4'.

 

[Hondatek]

Ok cool deal. Make sure you can put your filtration down there if your using a sump or canister.

 

[KonvictKeeper]

Will do.

 

[molly100a]

DYI Cinder Block Stand

I was thinking the same thing and found this pic of one that someone did. Seams pretty simple, I plan on doing it for my 56 Gal.

 

[KonvictKeeper]

Looks good to me! I'm setting it up tomorrow and I will post some pics!

 

[Hondatek]

Few shots of mine.

 

[KonvictKeeper]

Wow... Big tank. Looks sturdy.

 

[molly100a]

I will be looking for the pics, I would like to paint the blocks black and either stain or just polyurathane the wood.

 

[KonvictKeeper]

That would make it look good. Mine will be in my basement fish room and I don't really mind if it looks ugly.