Is this stand ok for a 77g ?

[KahluaZzZ]

Ok in my quest for a non laminated stand, do you think this one would hold a 77g, along with 90 pounds of LR, a 22 pounds top, and 70 pounds of subtrate
Seriously, i need your toughts..looks DIY

 

[1979camaro]

do you have any construction details? hard to tell the size and geometry of the wood

 

[KahluaZzZ]

for now i don't have more descriptions...

 

[jammerz]

is there room for a sump? looks shallow below but i really do like the openess of the stand. that stand would definrtly hold that weight-

 

[KahluaZzZ]

i think a 10g sump would fit, anyways mine is next to my tank.

 

[Pure]

I would be a little concerned about the one by ones as legs to support that kind of weight. It is a very pretty stand tho. You could very easily reinforce the legs by adding another one by one behind each leg.

 

[oscarowner559]

that looks plenty sturdy..it has many legs, so it will hold..
It is also a nice looking stand. I like the design, and the color.

 

[S.Reef]

It should be fine.

 

[wayne]

I don't think they are one by ones, rather two by twos. I think it's likely ok

 

[Chazwick]

I love the stand, it's beautiful!
I can't wait to see your finishing tank!

 

[RockingCricket]

What is the big turtle shell in the middle of the tank for? Is this the inlet for the sump?

Nice tank and stand, but you might wanna move that thermometer so that you can read it

 

[Viciente]

I think there is sufficient wood there for the weight of a vertical load from the tank. (ie support its physical weight). However , I'd be worried about lateral stress (ie someone bumping the side of the tank, etc.) There is not a lot of cross-bracing there. That would be my only concern.

 

[KahluaZzZ]

The big turtle shell is there, because it was used as a turtle tank...and so never was fully tested will 60g+ of water. The guy contacted me, and finally told me he don't think it would handle a reef with so much rock and substrate. He's a engineer and built it himself. Too bad it would have looked great..

 

[oscarowner559]

I still think it would....It looks more than capable of it.
It has 2 different "shelves" going horizontally with many different 2 by 2's.. it has 6 legs, i think it would hold.. But, if you dont think it would, it is better to be safe than sorry..

 

[1979camaro]

My concern is that none of those "shelves" are supported by anything directly. I don't know...I guess I would be leary of buying someone else's DIY project in general.

 

[KahluaZzZ]

Well the guy is conscientious, he lost some $ just because he wasn't comfortable with the idea of a reef over his stand..

 

[1979camaro]

yah, its not so much that i wouldn't trust the seller as I just like to know how everything went together, how it was actually constructed, how much care was put into it...etc.

 

[KahluaZzZ]

bought a sturdy and $$$ metallic one from Oceanic.. very very thick metal and the paint coating is good...better be with saltwater...i think later on, i'll build a cabinet around it. Easy and can be done when i want. Beauty of the wood + hardness of the metal = win win.
Ok i got everything now.
About time, the 'ol 55 is leaking ...salt creeps around the tank!

 

[JustinP]

I would definately not put that much weight on that stand. If it does fail holy crap!!! Not worth the risk, good choice to buy a new one!

 

[discus4everGrl]

The stand is very nice looking, however you must keep in mind that it will need to hold about 800 pounds. Using a DIY that you have no specs on is just risky. If it fails, you'll likely be out more in damages and loss than what it would have cost to buy a suitable stand.

If you do decide to go against logic (no offense) I would consider some way to add some cross supports to help distribute the weight, but even that probably won't be enough. Do you know what size tank was on it before?