Double tank stand for a 120 and 75

[DenisD]

Hey Everyone,

I am thinking of doing a double tank stand out of wood for the following 2 tanks which would go on in a basement with a concrete floor:

Tank SizeOutside Dimensions in Inches (L x W x H)Weight Empty and Full (lbs)
75 Gallon 49 x 19 x 22 140 850
120 Gallon 61 x 19 x 25 215 1400

I was thinking of using the following guide to make the stand:

http://ovas.ca/images/articles/darkdep-diy-stand/images/large/Murray_AqStand_0120.JPG

Could this stand work if the top shelfs were made out of 2 by 6's doubled up instead of 2 by 4's and without the 2 center legs as I don't want to obstruct the view and get in the way of the bottom tank?

The top shelf would be 40 inchs from the ground and the legs 2 by 6's.

Please let me know what you think.

Thanks!

 

[RexFish]

That should work out good just make sure that you use plywood to cover the top and bottom of the stand that will give it more structure. And make sure that you use good glue and screws.

 

[DenisD]

Anyone else?

 

[DenisD]

So no one has a big double tank stand here?