Anyone have experience with double tank stands?

[OliveFish05]

Hello. I am looking into getting a Titaneze double tank stand, the 75 gallon one. I hear they are somewhat wobbly. I plan to have a half filled 90 gallon tank on top and a completely filled 55 on the bottom, so it isn’t so top heavy. Does anyone have experience with these stands?

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I would say they are OK if you were to use it as advertised, but a 75g double stand isn’t meant to hold a 90g, regardless of how top heavy it is or is not.

 

[FF_Member146894]

$200 for a flimsy stand when you can build a sturdy one by yourself for 1/10 the price?
all you need is a saw (table saw or if you make precise and accurate cuts you can use a regular circular saw) and a powerful drill
even if you have to buy the tools, it's cheaper than having to buy a pre-built stand which is crazy

i just looked at the photos of the stand too, i can tell that it's a time bomb
there's nothing on there to stop it from wobbling around

 

[OliveFish05]

I would say they are OK if you were to use it as advertised, but a 75g double stand isn’t meant to hold a 90g, regardless of how top heavy it is or is not.

A 90 gallon is the same bass dimension as a 75, simply 3 inches taller. Wether it was meant to hold the weight or not, if it’s only half filled it wouldn’t be a problem.

 

[OliveFish05]

$200 for a flimsy stand when you can build a sturdy one by yourself for 1/10 the price?
all you need is a saw (table saw or if you make precise and accurate cuts you can use a regular circular saw) and a powerful drill
even if you have to buy the tools, it's cheaper than having to buy a pre-built stand which is crazy

i just looked at the photos of the stand too, i can tell that it's a time bomb
there's nothing on there to stop it from wobbling around

Ah ok. Thanks! The prices of wood have gone up so insanely recently, but I’ll price it and look into building one myself!

 

[Circus]

Make sure you are placing your stand carefully too. I have heard a couple of horror stories of people getting a double 55 or 75 stand and the floor being damaged over time from the combined weight on the four little feet. I don't think I would get a double stand for anything larger than a 29 gallon.

 

[OliveFish05]

Make sure you are placing your stand carefully too. I have heard a couple of horror stories of people getting a double 55 or 75 stand and the floor being damaged over time from the combined weight on the four little feet. I don't think I would get a double stand for anything larger than a 29 gallon.

My tanks are in my bedroom, which is on the ground floor. The floor is concrete, but there is carpet over it (I know because I helped rip out the old carpet and install the new one)

 

[Circus]

My tanks are in my bedroom, which is on the ground floor. The floor is concrete, but there is carpet over it (I know because I helped rip out the old carpet and install the new one)

Nice and secure then! That would actually be really reassuring. I live in a 70 year old, rundown apartment building.

 

[FF_Member146894]

The prices of wood have gone up so insanely recently

i know, i built 2 stands recently, it would be even cheaper if the prices were normal
the prices are going down again i think

 

[PheonixKingZ]

A 90 gallon is the same bass dimension as a 75, simply 3 inches taller. Wether it was meant to hold the weight or not, if it’s only half filled it wouldn’t be a problem.

I am aware of that, but it’s also more too heavy. (I realize you having the completely filled 55g on the bottom might counteract it, but you might still have it fall)

A DIY stand is usually a LOT cheaper. Good luck finding cheap lumber though… it’s insane prices these days.

 

[OliveFish05]

I am aware of that, but it’s also more too heavy. (I realize you having the completely filled 55g on the bottom might counteract it, but you might still have it fall)

A DIY stand is usually a LOT cheaper. Good luck finding cheap lumber though… it’s insane prices these days.

Yeahhhhhhhhh. Well darn. Thanks!

 

[Slaphppy7]

A simple design, can be built to whatever dimensions you wish

 

[OliveFish05]

A simple design, can be built to whatever dimensions you wish

Ooooooooooo thanks! At what length would I need to add supports in the center/towards the middle?

 

[Slaphppy7]

Ooooooooooo thanks! At what length would I need to add supports in the center/towards the middle?

I'd add center supports, regardless of length...built one just like this for my 40B...extremely sturdy

 

[OliveFish05]

I'd add center supports, regardless of length...built one just like this for my 40B...extremely sturdy

Ok, thank you! If I’m trying to make it a double tank stand, how would I get the support I needed while still making room for the tank on the bottom?