rack for 4 75g tanks

[tlum]

I am planning to build a racks for 4 75g tanks (2 levels, 2 tanks per level). Any advice on what dimension of lumber should I use. I plan to build it using 2"x4" lumber with 6 vertical "legs" (4' apart). Each "leg" support abut 600 pounds. Will it work?

Thanks.

Terry

[Discus_KC]

Here is how I did my stands for the 75's

If you need any info, let me know.

Jack

[tlum]

Jack,

Thanks for the photo. What size of lumber did you use? 2*4 or 4*4?

Terry

[stilllearnin]

Here's a rack I use for 4 - 75's

http://www.cjexotics.com/remodel/000_0176.jpg

not the greatest stand but it works and took up exactally the amount of space I had to put it in.

on that one I used 2x6's (due to useing less legs).

[RandalB]

Here's mine; 2x4 construction...

These are 55's on the bottom but the 75's would be easy enough to do..

RandalB

[tlum]

Thanks for the photos. RandelB, what size of tanks do you have at the top level? You fit 4 tanks nicely on top of two 55g 8). Also, would you mind take a look at the water parameters question I posted on the Water Work Forum under my name "tlum". So far, I have no response. I am particularly interested in drilling the tanks and setting up a drip system - too many business related travel and don't want to brother my wife to change water.

Again, thanks.

Terry

[RandalB]

They are 20H's..

I am heading to WW next...

RandalB