frame for 100 gallon stand

[dmccoy26]

Would this frame design provide enought strength for a 100 gallon tank??

http://id26.com/downloads/aquarium/fish-tank-stand-frame.gif

[caferacermike]

2x6 and 2x4's? I've seen houses built with less wood than that stand. The only thing I'd worry about is that it might collapse under it's own weight. That's a lot of stand. My 125g is supported only by 1/2" particle board sheets. There is no additional bracing.

[captexas]

Yeah, that design is overkill. Some stands as mentioned by Mike only use plywood. I prefer to be a bit more solid though using 2x4's. The stand I built for my old 75g tank had a 2x4 in each corner plus one in the middle along each of the longer sides. That with plywood sides and top make a very sturdy stand.

[caferacermike]

Not to mention that design would only leave about 6" (ok I'm poking fun at it a little) for your sump between pieces of wood.

[dmccoy26]

caferacermike, well I'm glad that I have a sturdy design. I just wanted it to be safe for my 6 month old. I've updated the image to get a better overview of the corner structure. I might update the design... and lay the bottom 2 x 6's flat against the floor to help disperse the weight.

http://id26.com/downloads/aquarium/fish-tank-stand-frame.gif

[hobogato]

it will be more than strong enough. the only thing i would change is the way the vertical 2X4's orient with the top and bottom frame. something more like this is the way i always build them (ive built a few :wink_smile: ) i also only use 2X4's - only use 2X6's when someone requests them.

strange... the thumbnail shows the correct view of the top corner, but the large version leaves out a line.