400 Gallon Build

[THE HIT MAN]

Alright, let's get this party started. Starting to build a new 400 gallon system. Here's a couple pictures of the stand. Does it look strong enough? I figure it will be about 3600 pounds with all the water, sand and rocks, maybe 3612 with the fish. :crazy1: It's got 2 2x6's around the rim notched into the 4x4's and whole lot of liquid nails. I am going to put a pan in the bottom that will hold water. Lots more photos to come. Yes, I am painting the treated wood.

[wasabi]

i think there is a bag over the picture

[THE HIT MAN]

stupid thing, let me try again

[THE HIT MAN]

I will post them later I cant figure it out. and mafia is not answering the two way

[myreef]

Tim, did you ever see how I built the stand for my 400? I used 4x4 posts on all ends and in the front middle/back....I notched them to accept the 2x6...I then used 2x6 joists every 12" on center.....

[wasabi]

my 4000 pound block used metal stud fasteners screwed in for a little extra protection

[Mafiaman]

Originally posted by THE HIT MAN
I will post them later I cant figure it out. and mafia is not answering the two way

I was in bed! Dang it man, I had a hard day on the Golf course!
Call me when you get home tonight.

[THE HIT MAN]

I think I got the picture thing worked out.

[Mafiaman]

Good craftmanship, you dont think you'll need any other standerds (studs) on the long sides for door stops and to carry you vanieer?

[THE HIT MAN]

Test!!!!trying to figure out how to post pictures, pay no attention to me

[c_k_kuehne]

You need to go into your RC user Photo album area and download the pic there. Once thats done there will be a link supplied that you use for the IMG tag.

Did that make any sense.

[Harleyguy]

Originally posted by THE HIT MAN
Alright, let's get this party started. Starting to build a new 400 gallon system. Here's a couple pictures of the stand. Does it look strong enough? I figure it will be about 3600 pounds with all the water, sand and rocks, maybe 3612 with the fish. :crazy1: It's got 2 2x6's around the rim notched into the 4x4's and whole lot of liquid nails. I am going to put a pan in the bottom that will hold water. Lots more photos to come. Yes, I am painting the treated wood.

I think that 3600 lbs might be a little low on the weight estimate

Tank 500-800 lbs depending on glass or acrylic estimate 650 lbs
350gal of salt water at 10 lbs per gal ~3500 lbs (at 1.026 Specific Gravity water weighs around 9-10 lbs per gal)
Rock ~300 lbs
Hood ~200 lbs
Lights ~100 lbs

Total 4750 lbs

But with all that said, I think your stand will be just fine:D

[THE HIT MAN]

Give or take a 1000 LBS :cool: I forgot about the tank

[seehorse]

hey hitman, how much woodwork do you do?

[wasabi]

can't open it?

[THE HIT MAN]

It is a zip file Curtis

[schwaggs]

Looks great, I would put another 4X4 right in the center of the long sides like Mafiaman said...

[THE HIT MAN]

I havent decided yet how many doors I'm going to do, two or three. I also kind of wanted to have more open access down there. I know the 4 4x4's will hold the weight and the 2x6's are arched about 1/4 inch in the middle and they are all held together with liquid nails and nails so they make a beam. But it is probably a good idea. Just haven't decided yet.

[phishschtick]

Good Morning, question about the tank.... will it be drilled in the back like Andy's or will it be reef ready with overflows in the corners???


If Overflows are in the corner, one should consider how much framework of the stand may cover the bulkhead openings therefore blocking their use or future access to them.

Just something I ran into as I was designing my stand for my 180 corner overflow tank.... Just FYI


It looks great - Have fun!!

[THE HIT MAN]

Dale,The overflow will be in the center of the tank. Then I can put all the rock in the center. It is going to be a walkaround tank.

[wasabi]

looks great Tim,a quality primer on the untreated wood,and a support in the center to attach the doors. keep the pics rolling.

[c_k_kuehne]

Yea but you need to figure out the pics so you can get them posted in the thread

[GeoJoe]

what's up with this?....

You have attempted to upload an invalid type of attachment. The valid extensions for attachments are: txt zip pdf htm doc xls

How come no JPG or BMP?

[cbarria]

Aren't you worried about the tank going through your floor? 4500-5000 lbs... that seems like a lot!

[Mr. Moray]

looking good, i got a setup like that, 4x4 in the corners and 2x4 every where else and its only for a 75!!!

[THE HIT MAN]

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/60923110-1.jpg

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