DuffyGeos November 10, 2014 Share November 10, 2014 I would put a 3/4" plywood deck on it and then a layer of foam or rubber pad to remove any imperfections and smooth it out. +1 if it is acrylic, I don't think you need the foam if it is glass. Not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 10, 2014 Share November 10, 2014 I would put a 3/4" plywood deck on it and then a layer of foam or rubber pad to remove any imperfections and smooth it out. Do you do the rubber pad under the stand? Or where the tank sits? I'm asking for my build. For anyone playing along at home; I went with (4) 2x8's. Two tied together to make the supports spanning the entire distance of the stand. So, it is now supported by (4) 2x8's and (2) 2x6's and (2) 2x4's; if that doesnt hold it then I don't know what will. Jason, that is quite a stand. Can you build me a treehouse too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 10, 2014 Share November 10, 2014 Do you do the rubber pad under the stand? Or where the tank sits? I'm asking for my build. Jason, that is quite a stand. Can you build me a treehouse too? What for your Hippo that you are getting for Christmas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rhoads November 10, 2014 Author Share November 10, 2014 Perfect. So, are you going to toss some plywood across the top? When will you set the tank up and fill it? Indeed I am. I already have that done and the tank is sitting there now. I have it almost full, but need to finish the plumbing before I can top it off. I am going to share more in my soon-to-be tank thread, but for now these will do: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 10, 2014 Share November 10, 2014 What for your Hippo that you are getting for Christmas? Hippos love to live in trees! Didn't you know that? I actually did ask Kevin for a giraffe last year. I found one for sale and everything. 1 pregnant female giraffe for $60,000. Seemed like a steal to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 10, 2014 Share November 10, 2014 Indeed I am. I already have that done and the tank is sitting there now. I have it almost full, but need to finish the plumbing before I can top it off. I am going to share more in my soon-to-be tank thread, but for now these will do: Jason, that looks AMAZING. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rhoads November 10, 2014 Author Share November 10, 2014 Jason, I have a 6x2 sheet of birch plywood you can have if you can use it, I've been cutting up a huge board for projects around the stand/house. Thanks man, I wish I would have asked. But after my 100th trip to Home depot this weekend, I only need a few more things for this to be finished --yep, i went at 6am this morning, and still need to go back.... Ok, I feel a little better now. The alcove you are going to squeeze it into will give it the left to right support. You say it is a tight fit, have you actually fit the whole stand in the space yet? Unfortunately a lot of construction is not "racked" or square so you might want to make sure it actually fits, and the opening against the back wall is the same as the open across the front. It is a perfect fit. I am glad too, because there was no way to test this before draining/moving the tank. I would put a 3/4" plywood deck on it and then a layer of foam or rubber pad to remove any imperfections and smooth it out. Do you do the rubber pad under the stand? Or where the tank sits? I'm asking for my build. Jason, that is quite a stand. Can you build me a treehouse too? As to the pad, there really is no need. I sanded the top twice (between coats of paint) and it is very smooth and perfectly level. With the trim on the glass tank any small bump here or there won't make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 10, 2014 Share November 10, 2014 As to the pad, there really is no need. I sanded the top twice (between coats of paint) and it is very smooth and perfectly level. With the trim on the glass tank any small bump here or there won't make a difference. Notice Ken, he didn't say "NO" to the treehouse Jason, that's true. I hadn't thought about the trim on the tank negating the need for a perfectly smooth finish. I'm getting ready to build out my stand tonight to accomodate the new 120, so I'm sure I'll be doing a hundred HD trips too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rhoads November 10, 2014 Author Share November 10, 2014 Jason, that looks AMAZING. Nice work! Thanks! I am really happy with the space. And, with both sump and the refugium under the tank, I can reclaim the "fish room" that used to be on the other side of the wall. I will lose a bit of maintenance ease, but the trade off is well worth it. Plus, with the tank a full 42" off the ground, I have plenty of room underneath to do water changes and mess with the skimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rhoads November 10, 2014 Author Share November 10, 2014 Notice Ken, he didn't say "NO" to the treehouse Jason, that's true. I hadn't thought about the trim on the tank negating the need for a perfectly smooth finish. I'm getting ready to build out my stand tonight to accomodate the new 120, so I'm sure I'll be doing a hundred HD trips too! I guarantee it! Unless, you actually plan ahead and have a bullet-proof design... but who does that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rhoads November 10, 2014 Author Share November 10, 2014 Notice Ken, he didn't say "NO" to the treehouse Haha, let me be very clear here: I will not build anything for at least the next 6 months! I am so tired of cutting lumber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 10, 2014 Share November 10, 2014 So what are the dimensions of the top of the stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rhoads November 10, 2014 Author Share November 10, 2014 So what are the dimensions of the top of the stand? 109" long by 36.5" deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 10, 2014 Share November 10, 2014 109" long by 36.5" deep. That will fit a 407g tank if it was 24" tall.....just sayin You can always add more support later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rhoads November 10, 2014 Author Share November 10, 2014 That will fit a 407g tank if it was 24" tall.....just sayin You can always add more support later. LOL! I like the way you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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