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I want to build a new rack for the fish room. I have found this (http://www.fishforums.com/forum/diy-do-yourself/35090-diy-aquarium-stand-3.html ).
On the bottom level I will place 55 gal tanks, thus the length between uprights will be 49". I will place supports in the middle.
On the middle level I will place 29 gal highs all the way across.
On the top level I will place 20 gal highs all the way across.
All tanks will be placed as shown in the picture (length of tanks face out).
On one side of the fish room I will build to hold 3 55gal tanks and on the opposite side it will handle 4 55gal tanks ( to give you an idea of the length of the racks).
If anyone out there with some experience in this area can help me regarding the strength of this rack. I am a bit concerned with the middle row (29gal tanks). If there are ways to strengthen levels or sides...etc. Anyways, I am very excited with this project. The previous racks I had were a problem when cleaning and working inside the tanks cuz the top level was too close to the top of the tank. That really took the fun out of caring for the tanks, fish and plants. This new design just seems perfect. I am ready.....dreaming....sleeping hammer in hand!!
Thank you all in advance for all your help.
George
On the bottom level I will place 55 gal tanks, thus the length between uprights will be 49". I will place supports in the middle.
On the middle level I will place 29 gal highs all the way across.
On the top level I will place 20 gal highs all the way across.
All tanks will be placed as shown in the picture (length of tanks face out).
On one side of the fish room I will build to hold 3 55gal tanks and on the opposite side it will handle 4 55gal tanks ( to give you an idea of the length of the racks).
If anyone out there with some experience in this area can help me regarding the strength of this rack. I am a bit concerned with the middle row (29gal tanks). If there are ways to strengthen levels or sides...etc. Anyways, I am very excited with this project. The previous racks I had were a problem when cleaning and working inside the tanks cuz the top level was too close to the top of the tank. That really took the fun out of caring for the tanks, fish and plants. This new design just seems perfect. I am ready.....dreaming....sleeping hammer in hand!!
Thank you all in advance for all your help.
George