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01/16/2021, 08:48 PM | #1 |
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DIY cinder block tank stand
I have a 55 gallon freshwater tank that is 49"L x 22" H x 13" W that will remain in my garage. My tank will weigh approximately 680# when filled.
I have the following materials: - 6 heavy duty locking swivel casters (each rated with 330# wt capacity) - 9 cinder blocks from Home Depot (each 8"x8"x16" and weighing 38#). I want my stand to be no more than 35" high. - FOUR 2"x8"wood shelves (two for the top shelf, two for the bottom) 1. Is it possible to attach the casters to a thick wood base and then put my cinder blocks and fish tank on top? If this is possible, how would I "weld" the cinderblocks and wood shelving together so that it one whole unit and doesn't tip? 2. If I leave 15.5" of space in between my 3 rows of cinder blocks, will this be sufficient for weight distribution? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! |
01/16/2021, 08:51 PM | #2 |
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Cinder block aquarium stand example
Here is a similar example of my ideal aquarium stand, but I wish to add casters so that I can move my tank around the garage.
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01/17/2021, 09:08 AM | #3 |
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Tapcon's to attach the blocks to the base, mortar between the blocks to hold them together.
And I wouldn't even attempt to move it. It will be top heavy, and moving it will put a great deal of stress on the seams. If (when)it falls over, well, at least it will be outside!
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01/18/2021, 05:38 AM | #4 |
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Filled tanks are not meant to be moved, period.
You could overstress the seams.
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01/18/2021, 09:42 AM | #5 |
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if you do attempt this, please get a friend to video each time you attempt to move it.
for science.
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01/21/2021, 11:29 AM | #6 |
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Thank you for your replies. I appreciate the input and have decided to just use mortar to bond the cinderblocks and eliminate the casters. Hopefully, the spacing is sufficient for weight distribution.
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01/21/2021, 11:33 AM | #8 |
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If you're not going to move it, and the blocks are stable, no need for mortar.
Go to Tidal Gardens web site. He has a bunch of tanks sitting on cement blocks.
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