Cinder block stand

[krichardson]

Interesting how little support those tanks have.RD,do you know why it was recommended that the cinders be stacked only three blocks high?

 

[jaws7777]

This is my 90gal ghetto tank, I'd set up over 3yrs ago, and still rock solid.
Back in early 2000, I had a tank on a cinder block stand, 6 high, but it was only a 40gal.
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What type if cat is that in the 3rd pic?

I’m late to the party but I’ve used cinder blocks on several tanks over the years. Ranging from 75-200. All used 1/2 or 3/4 plywood on top of the blocks.

The foam is sometimes a pain, but it’s a good idea for sure because leveling blocks is not super easy so it gives you a little buffer. Plus manufacturer warranties if

I never went through with the cinders. I wasnt confident that leveling the individual blocks would have came out ok.

 

[RD.]

Yeah, and those blocks again were stacked incorrectly. lol As Doc stated the holes should be pointing up, vertically. Not sure why only 3 block high, other than for stability reasons perhaps.

 

[RD.]

Damn you Frank, those pics took me 20 minutes to find! They were from my 2006 folder. lol

 

[soupa2]

when i had my motoro pups i setup a 75 using milk crates but double stacked...

 

[soupa2]

here is little peek on the pic... back in 2013 and 2014

 

[krichardson]

Wow,milkcrates!

 

[soupa2]

yes K krichardson anythings possible in this hobby... LoL....

 

[krichardson]

yes K krichardson anythings possible in this hobby... LoL....

That's right!....you can get those crates dirt cheap or free if you know where to look.

 

[TwoHedWlf]

Yeah, and those blocks again were stacked incorrectly. lol As Doc stated the holes should be pointing up, vertically. Not sure why only 3 block high, other than for stability reasons perhaps.

Even 3 high, that looks like someone could bump them or a small quake and they're going to pancake.