I'm somewhat good with simple carpentry and building things out of wood, but if I want to have a professional multiple aquarium setup just as you see in a pet store, how would I go about building a structure like this?
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Genius. Thanks for the suggestion of using cabinetry doors and hinges!Probably a couple of ways though will depend on tank sizes, filtration, etc. . .
I have made simple aquarium racks out of dimensional lumber and they work just fine. You could use dimensional lumber and dress it up to look like what you have pictured. There may also be a more "traditional" "cabinetry" way of building it. . . I know nothing about making cabinets. Could also use the cinder block and 2X4 method and dress it up.
Here is my old rack.
Not sure if sarcasm haha but. . . your welcome!Genius. Thanks for the suggestion of using cabinetry doors and hinges!
+1.. bedroom would be my last choice! I’d guess that my last bedroom tanks were in 1975… never again!I understand that you can but should you build that many tanks in the bedroom? Having too many tanks in the bedroom may not be good for you & your inhabitants’ health…
I am going to use 2x4 lumber, but how would I determine the maximum weight each shelf can hold?2x4s and plywood would be the easiest way, steel shelves would work too, but they might need some reinforcement and I’d replace the shelves with plywood as particle board they usually come with is garbage
I only plan to have either (4) 10 gallon tanks, or (2-3) 20 gallon long tanks.I understand that you can but should you build that many tanks in the bedroom? Having too many tanks in the bedroom may not be good for you & your inhabitants’ health - humidity, noise, salt water spills, etc. Not squashing your dream swimming with the fishies but the bedroom might not be my first choice. Good luck!
Sounds like a plan, 2x4 will be plenty strong for anything. But I’d support the horizontal 2x4s from Underneath instead of relying on screws to hold them to the vertical 2x4My basic frame will look like this:
But I will cover the entire sides with plywood and add opening doors on the front. I will then paint it glossy black to look like this:
Not the best design given the weight of the tanks is sitting entirely on screws. If they shear you’re looking at a big puddle! This design can work for smaller tanks but still not ideal. Using dados to attach the cross beams will be a safer solution.My basic frame will look like this:
But I will cover the entire sides with plywood and add opening doors on the front. I will then paint it glossy black to look like this:
Starting by using the right pound screwsI am going to use 2x4 lumber, but how would I determine the maximum weight each shelf can hold?
Sheets of corrugated polycarbonate work well for rimmed tanks and can be cut on a table saw. 8’ X 4’ sheets is about $90 at Home Depot and will make a lot of lids.If you use glass (or another well sealed) lids you will significantly reduce humidity. You will then have to worry about gas exchange though.
For small tanks 2X3 lumber can also be used. A little cheaper and slightly smaller form factor. Will need to carefully select pieces carefully though as many of the pieces come off the shelf warped (same is true of 2X4s but less so in my experience)I am going to use 2x4 lumber, but how would I determine the maximum weight each shelf can hold?
This would be pretty neat to do!I'm somewhat good with simple carpentry and building things out of wood, but if I want to have a professional multiple aquarium setup just as you see in a pet store, how would I go about building a structure like this?