building a stand for in-wall tank

GUILLO1 · 10/08/2008, 03:06 PM

I am looking for the best way to build a stand for an in-wall tank. I want to build one like rocketengineer http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1169964

My question is I already have an existing wall which I am cutting a hole as I type. It looks like I will have to tear the whole bottom wall to be able to make this particular stand. Does anyone have any other ideas on how to go about making this stand.

The tank is going to measure 78"L X 30"W X 24"H.

mille239 · 10/08/2008, 03:25 PM

I built a stand into the wall... there are some pics in my thread (red house) good luck and keep us posted!

GUILLO1 · 10/08/2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by mille239
I built a stand into the wall... there are some pics in my thread (red house) good luck and keep us posted!

Looking good Mille...I took some pictures of my wall with the hole kind of cut out, just need to cut the 2x4. I'm thinking I'll have to tear the whole bottom of the wall to built a stand.First picture is outside view and second is the inside.

Lord Viper · 10/08/2008, 05:15 PM

May want to check that that wall is not Load bearing.

GUILLO1 · 10/08/2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally posted by Lord Viper
May want to check that that wall is not Load bearing.

that was the 1st thing I did and its not.

randomworker · 10/08/2008, 05:27 PM

I think you're right, you'll need to tear the bottom out. Plus it looks like you're going to need to put some kind of header along top and probably a post in the corner. It's not a trivial task, but seeing that you've already taken down the drywall, it looks like you're set on doing it. Like the previous post says, make sure you check for load bearing walls. A broken tank is always bad, but breaking it by dropping a wall on it doesn't sound pleasant. :-)

GUILLO1 · 10/08/2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally posted by randomworker
I think you're right, you'll need to tear the bottom out. Plus it looks like you're going to need to put some kind of header along top and probably a post in the corner. It's not a trivial task, but seeing that you've already taken down the drywall, it looks like you're set on doing it. Like the previous post says, make sure you check for load bearing walls. A broken tank is always bad, but breaking it by dropping a wall on it doesn't sound pleasant. :-)

the walls are not drywall..it was a pain to cut out, they are made of cement with some board under it.

randomworker · 10/08/2008, 05:39 PM

Well can't help you much out with the wall, since around everything is drywall, but the rocketengineer design is very solid, I use it on my 72x24x24 tank. It's not built into the wall though.

spleify · 10/08/2008, 08:02 PM

I used the the existing studs in the wall and tied into them, I build a header and a footer. The only whole I cut out was the EXACT size I wanted for the tank, and it was the very LAST thing I did.
Click my liittle red house for some views of it.

HTH

Spleify

10/08/2008, 03:06 PM	#1
GUILLO1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 692	building a stand for in-wall tank I am looking for the best way to build a stand for an in-wall tank. I want to build one like rocketengineer http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1169964 My question is I already have an existing wall which I am cutting a hole as I type. It looks like I will have to tear the whole bottom wall to be able to make this particular stand. Does anyone have any other ideas on how to go about making this stand. The tank is going to measure 78"L X 30"W X 24"H.

10/08/2008, 03:25 PM	#2
mille239 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrison Twp., MI Posts: 1,644	I built a stand into the wall... there are some pics in my thread (red house) good luck and keep us posted! __________________ -Blair Disclaimer: No trees were harmed in the creation of this post, though a significant number of electrons may have been inconvenienced. Current Tank Info: 120 SPS reef in progress, 120 mixed reef, currently being completely rebuilt)

10/08/2008, 05:15 PM	#4
Lord Viper Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lebanon NJ Posts: 77	May want to check that that wall is not Load bearing. __________________ A true friend is someone who will bail you out of jail. A best friend is the one sitting next to you saying "Wasn't that fun" Get Tanked. There is a great place to go when you are broke "TO WORK!" (Dave Ramsey) Current Tank Info: 265Display 100gal sump

10/08/2008, 08:02 PM	#9
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	I used the the existing studs in the wall and tied into them, I build a header and a footer. The only whole I cut out was the EXACT size I wanted for the tank, and it was the very LAST thing I did. Click my liittle red house for some views of it. HTH Spleify __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

10/08/2008, 05:27 PM	#6
randomworker Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern NJ, USA Posts: 101	I think you're right, you'll need to tear the bottom out. Plus it looks like you're going to need to put some kind of header along top and probably a post in the corner. It's not a trivial task, but seeing that you've already taken down the drywall, it looks like you're set on doing it. Like the previous post says, make sure you check for load bearing walls. A broken tank is always bad, but breaking it by dropping a wall on it doesn't sound pleasant. :-)

10/08/2008, 05:39 PM	#8
randomworker Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern NJ, USA Posts: 101	Well can't help you much out with the wall, since around everything is drywall, but the rocketengineer design is very solid, I use it on my 72x24x24 tank. It's not built into the wall though.