Can I get away without using a support brace on a 150?

Kaiser Tang · 04/12/2007, 06:43 AM

I'm building a stand for my new 150 XH (48" X 24" X 30"). If I use a couple of 2x6 glued together as my cross beams, can I get away with not putting in a vertical center support?

Kaiser Tang · 04/12/2007, 09:19 AM

Any thoughts?

jpeconsult · 04/12/2007, 09:21 AM

Why not add it for "security"? Are there plumbing lines, etc in the way?

Kaiser Tang · 04/12/2007, 09:29 AM

I just rather not have it in the way.

Kaiser Tang · 04/12/2007, 12:31 PM

^

MrSpiffy · 04/12/2007, 12:48 PM

I wouldn't use glued 2x6's, but I would screw them together for added strength. If you wanted to go nuts, you could put epoxy between them. But I calculated on an 8' tank, that two 2x6's in the front and back of the tank would only deflect about 0.2" with a 3000lb load. (That's assuming point supports on the ends.) I'd put a support in the back. It can't hurt to have extra support. But it's not needed in the front on a 6' tank, IF the stand is designed properly. I know others have gone braceless in the front, too, for better sump access.

HTH!

Kaiser Tang · 04/12/2007, 02:13 PM

I don't have to even go 6', just 4'. I figured it wouldn't be a proble, but I wanted to be sure.

04/12/2007, 06:43 AM	#1
Kaiser Tang Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,314	Can I get away without using a support brace on a 150? I'm building a stand for my new 150 XH (48" X 24" X 30"). If I use a couple of 2x6 glued together as my cross beams, can I get away with not putting in a vertical center support? __________________ "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: Marineland 150 XH Reef w/ 55 AGA Sump, Oceans Motions Super Squirt, Ecotech Marine Vortech, Current Prime 1/3 hp Chiller, 200 lbs. LR, 175 lbs. LS, 800 watts PFO MH and 440 watts IceCap VHO. Softies, LPS, and Clams!

04/12/2007, 09:19 AM	#2
Kaiser Tang Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,314	Any thoughts? __________________ "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: Marineland 150 XH Reef w/ 55 AGA Sump, Oceans Motions Super Squirt, Ecotech Marine Vortech, Current Prime 1/3 hp Chiller, 200 lbs. LR, 175 lbs. LS, 800 watts PFO MH and 440 watts IceCap VHO. Softies, LPS, and Clams!

04/12/2007, 09:21 AM	#3
jpeconsult Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 90	Why not add it for "security"? Are there plumbing lines, etc in the way? __________________ Why does Nemo get all the attention when Marlin had the lead role? Current Tank Info: 240g in-wall w/ filter room

04/12/2007, 09:29 AM	#4
Kaiser Tang Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,314	I just rather not have it in the way. __________________ "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: Marineland 150 XH Reef w/ 55 AGA Sump, Oceans Motions Super Squirt, Ecotech Marine Vortech, Current Prime 1/3 hp Chiller, 200 lbs. LR, 175 lbs. LS, 800 watts PFO MH and 440 watts IceCap VHO. Softies, LPS, and Clams!

04/12/2007, 12:31 PM	#5
Kaiser Tang Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,314	^ __________________ "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: Marineland 150 XH Reef w/ 55 AGA Sump, Oceans Motions Super Squirt, Ecotech Marine Vortech, Current Prime 1/3 hp Chiller, 200 lbs. LR, 175 lbs. LS, 800 watts PFO MH and 440 watts IceCap VHO. Softies, LPS, and Clams!

04/12/2007, 12:48 PM	#6
MrSpiffy Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,300	I wouldn't use glued 2x6's, but I would screw them together for added strength. If you wanted to go nuts, you could put epoxy between them. But I calculated on an 8' tank, that two 2x6's in the front and back of the tank would only deflect about 0.2" with a 3000lb load. (That's assuming point supports on the ends.) I'd put a support in the back. It can't hurt to have extra support. But it's not needed in the front on a 6' tank, IF the stand is designed properly. I know others have gone braceless in the front, too, for better sump access. HTH!

04/12/2007, 02:13 PM	#7
Kaiser Tang Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,314	I don't have to even go 6', just 4'. I figured it wouldn't be a proble, but I wanted to be sure. __________________ "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: Marineland 150 XH Reef w/ 55 AGA Sump, Oceans Motions Super Squirt, Ecotech Marine Vortech, Current Prime 1/3 hp Chiller, 200 lbs. LR, 175 lbs. LS, 800 watts PFO MH and 440 watts IceCap VHO. Softies, LPS, and Clams!