The Woody Tank

[koa25]

Yeah, i'm trying to figure out how i will link the fuge and the trickle system i bought together so that i can just have it run through one continuous filter setup to include the massive beckett skimmer. I will have to tackle that beast of plumbing everything together once i get there and get it setup. Cause I am tankless at the moment i am thinking about building the stand and possibly the tank minus the glass being inserted. Strictly all the wood working aspect for now. Then the rest when i get there. The Army will move it for me so why not make them work for it right? Curious how they will fill about moving a 12' wood stand a box ha ha.
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I know the picture is a little sketchy (no pun intended) but i am at work and have limited functions ha ha. Gives a basic idea. I was looking up and i know 4x4s might be a little over kill for the stand. They can support up to 3500lbs vertically. With the weight being dispersed over a 12' distance i could easily do 2x4s but want to try and limit the number of supports under the tank. For the top of the stand i want to use 2x6's and then 2x4s for the lower section between 4x4s. Curious what those engineer savvy people think if it is over kill or not.

[koa25]

On staff duty and have nothing but time to kill so I've been researching more. Found a couple good resources.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/fo...ywood-aquarium

This is still happening. I've finally cleared out all the boxes and made room in the garage to start building once i get all the tools squared away and money locked in. I got a dewalt table saw the other day from Lowes. Been wanting one for the longest time and will definitely help with the build. still probably 4 months out from even starting. Want to make sure the 190 is looking pretty first of course. No reason getting side tracked.

[allan]

Man, I hate staff duty.

Good to see things are going well for you over there, mike. And thumbs up for the new tool acquisition.

[koa25]

So I sketched up (no pun intended) something of a tank idea using some 4x4's lap jointed together with some timber screws to hold the main frame together. The base and back side will be 1" plywood with a 2x4 frame to support the plywood. It'll be 96x48x30. The glass will be set into a routed out lip on the inside of the 4x4s. Any engineering minded individuals see issues or have any input on this design idea. I have all the tools to get this project going. Just finishing all the pre planning for this guy. Any insight on this will be appreciated.


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