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I am moving into a new house come September and will be installing a new multi-setup unit to my living room. The contents will be: 75g, 270g, and 2 15g Verticals all in the same very large Stand/System.

In the past I have only built 1 50 gallon stand, but nothing that would hold near as much weight as I will be needing this to hold. With the 270g being for fish, water can be extremely heavy. The other 3 tanks are for Dart Setups

I am looking for someone who has built their own stands in the past to help me out a little in the first process of getting the blue-prints and material needs done. I.e. Type of wood, support, etc.

It may be easier to contact by email if you have time: cbporter@tamu.edu
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Thanks and Gig Em,
Cliff
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i havent built my own stand yet, once we complete the apartment out back i will. but since i havent built a stand, i would recommend you use 4x4s. I found a really nice web site detailing how to make a really heavy duty stand. but i have it bookmarked on the other computer. i have to go mow the church's grass, when i get back ill give you the link. the building sequance seems a little out of order but is very detailed.
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Click Here to See My Dart Tank In The Making UPDATED 6.5.03 Tank Is Almost Complete

ok the link is at the bottom of this post. i think it said stand is for a 125 gallon though. i would think you can use this person's basic concept and just add plenty of support where needed for yours. do i search any search engine on building a stand youll find TONS of plans and tutorials.
DIY Stand

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Click Here to See My Dart Tank In The Making UPDATED 6.5.03 Tank Is Almost Complete

That site is very nice and actually makes it look fairly easy. The canopy looks pretty tough, but I am sure it will all be fun puting it together. I will take pictures and post them as the project moves along. Thanks again,

Cliff
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Thanks and Gig Em,
Cliff
0.2.1 Sipiwlini Tinc's

your welcome, he has plans for the canopy in a link for the top somewhere. i was wanting to use that design for my canopy but i dont have all the proper wood tools so i didnt bother. BUt that site is very impresive and good luck! Hope it turns out very, VERY nice!
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Click Here to See My Dart Tank In The Making UPDATED 6.5.03 Tank Is Almost Complete

I think the 4x4's might be a bit much, maybe not for a 125gal. Have you seen the ones they sell in stores? If they hold the tanks with the little crappy wood they use 4x4's are overkill. I plan to build a stand for my 29gal here very soon. I am plan to use a 2x4 frame, with pine or oak slats on the outside. We will see, i've been to Lowes twice now and have ended up getting other things. Maybe next time I will remember.
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Kyle
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