HOW TO: Build a large aquarium stand Rack

How to build a LARGE aquarium stand rack
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Part 1 - • HOW TO: Build large aq...
Part 2 - • HOW TO: Build large ac...
Part 3 - • HOW TO: Build a large ...
Part 4 - • Building an in-wall aq...
Part 5 - • MONSTER AQUARIUM setup
Part 6 - • Moving my MONSTER FISH!!!
HOW TO AQUARIUM STANDS:
• HOW TO: Build an Aquar...
In last weeks video we built a pair of 200 gallon acrylic aquariums.
In this video, we are going to build the stand to hold both of these tanks.

[@Aquatasy]

That's brilliant! What I love about your videos and the projects you show is that you demystify everything so the average person can realize that with proper planning, the right basic tools, and some common sense they too can make their own custom creations for this hobby. Thank you, Joey!

[@thekingofdiy]

Ahh, this guy gets what im doing! Most see a project.... ;)

[@Xeluke]

Awsome work joey. I'm really looking forward to seeing the over flow and filtration part of the build.

[@streetrider11]

That is a hell of a stand, I used your basic design for my 40 gallon tank and it great. But It's great to see you using almost the same design to build this monster.

[@leightonlawson71]

Absolutely amazing, my wife let's me get away with having having a half dozen tanks or so but I just don't think I can pull this build off look , you are truly an inspiration

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

Great video Joey. I could have used those cornet vises on many projects. . Ordering mine now.

[@michealedge7625]

Great video. How do I get the supply list for this build

[@benjitheluckyguy]

Wow this already looks HUGE cant wait to see it all setup.

[@robertbock409]

Your work and explaining is great. I was wondering if you go into weight limits before having to reinforce floor joists in a different video?

[@brinks128]

awesome video...you make it look so easy

[@915Mang]

Nice Job Joey! 2 x 8 is the way to go for this build. I bet the stand was HEAVY!

[@thekingofdiy]

It weighed a lot more than i thought it would, thats for sure!

[@NickMach007]

I still can't believe you have to tear the wall down...but very cool build series so far.

[@willkummer2639]

Just finished building my stand, you the man joey thanks!!

[@mjjavelosa7334]

Will Kummer did u build exactly the same dimensions and wood size?

[@Danielism]

In this video, Joey shows us how to build a two level bunk bed. Great video, cant wait for the next part of the series :)

[@SlimTim_dirty_aquatics]

Awesome time lapsing clip, look forward to the next video.

[@darrencarter9419]

Awesome progress Joey.

[@FishyFishyFishy504]

You're the best. I love it

[@Jwhiser1302]

Another magnificent video my friend! You're a great inspiration and asset to this hobby and community! As always love your videos man and look forward to them all! Great addition the the book as well!

[@JSpalding]

Great job Joey. The time lapse was a great idea so it didn't take up a lot of time. Stand came put great. Looking forward to seeing it all set up and running. :-)

[@ExperienceSimpleLife]

hi joey i planing on building this rac setup for my 2x 720l tanks. im planing on having the fist tank at about floor lvl about 10cm over floor so what dimetsion should i get the to carry the load ? thx in before hand

[@AquaStudent]

Was it not possible to build the tank in the actual room it's going into? I'm liking this series. The outside 2x8 framing evens out the face of it all. I think the only thing I would have done differently is used 4x4s instead of 2x8s but I'm not sure how your tanks are sitting on everything. the 2x8s may have been the better option. Keep it up Joey

[@thekingofdiy]

A 2X8 laid horizontal and on edge is much stronger than a 4x4. Almost twice as strong in fact. www.awc.org/pdf/wsdd/c2b.pdf A 4x4 works great as a post, but that's about as useful as they get. A 4x4 in a stand is simply a waste of money. Since its cheaper to buy the much stronger and easier to work with 2x8. Even a 2x6 is stronger than a 4x4 laid horizontal and on edge. The use of 4x4s in aquarium stands is simple misconception of their strength.

[@Eventide25]

Very impressive build!

[@coreygunter4787]

Awesome looking stand!!

[@rainbowterao2788]

Wow... *mindblown*

[@fabiovieira3236]

hi joey, i have read some things about filtration in aquariums, and i wanted to know your opinion about undergravel filters. are they good or bad? can work better with another filter? thank you :)

[@minecraft7029]

Love the system. U rock Joey

[@fido247]

Hey great stand! Do you think 2x3"s would be enough to support a 120 gal tank with a 50gal sump using this reinforcements? Thanks!

[@briansfishtanks]

Great stands Joey. The time lapse was really cool. Looking forward to the next video in this series

[@rexribay]

a big thanks to u joey.... clap... salute

[@k20Fritz]

Hey bud. I got a few questions about a stand. Long stand no center supports is what I'm after. Stand 80x24x48 tank 72x24x24 tia

[@GeneralGiggleMuffin]

You know I think all your videos finally got to me......I think....I think I'm gonna go for it...... I'll be back to share my stories if I survive.

[@begaqincer]

Great stand, How do you figure out what it can hold? You didnt need a level?

[@thekingofdiy]

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[@blackIce504]

Hi Joey top notch work as normal, i noticed you had some corner clamps i have never seen those where did you get them from?

[@thekingofdiy]

I got them from Canadian tire. They were on sale a few weeks ago for $10 each. Regular $30.

[@CJTas87]

Would this have any bowing in the middle once you have the tanks fully stocked?

[@dansazani9261]

Is you use pine wood? And is it 4×2 inch?

[@KyleChou52362788]

Nice build i would love to see it with the fish.... BTW which fish r u planin to put in there u could get a male arrowana and breed them in that and get a smaller 27 gal for hatchlings. :)

[@thekingofdiy]

My asian arowana in the top tank, freshwater rays in the bottom tank.

[@DylanLasich04]

Man, Joey you're gonna make me bankrupt at this rate! :D I keep getting new ideas for tanks and you're just a simple genius! Seriously though, keep up the awesome projects man, you've really changed this hobby for so many people

[@happinessisafishtank5305]

oh my god Joey......I just love your craziness.....cant wait for ur next video man....

[@reptileboy76]

Awesome video!

[@SelvamBullet]

Hi DIY, what type of wood you have used for this?

[@fabianlituma]

hey joey, could this design be used for a singel 125 gal stand for salt water? [ 72in x 18in ] i love the no middle brace

[@freddietopete]

That was awesome!!

[@natsaang1390]

Could this design work for a triple rack for 180 gallons?

[@aflove1971]

I just contacted Kreg Jig and told them about you as well as posted a link to this video in the e-mail. Their product would be well used in this type of build. I hope they decide to support you.

[@mynewhaircut]

Nice when your moved in to your new place do you plan on doing bigger tanks?sad to see it go

[@thekingofdiy]

I will always go bigger and better. ;)

[@mynewhaircut]

Awesome

[@16Allisone]

Your a genius man

[@MACguely]

Nice

[@thekingofdiy]

:)

[@therick2325]

You are a stand making machine

[@d.c.416]

i want to stack two 20 longs. but i also want the structure to be stable because of young children that may knock into it. so im unsure about the heights i should make the levels at. i would like them high enough that i dont have to press my face on the floor to view the bottom tank. any advice?

[@ziurcs]

Hey there Joey (Love your videos.), I am planning on building a stand for a 6' tank and was thinking of using 2x6" supports. Would they be strong enough to not to have a center brace? I had built a previous 6' rack from your design, a couple of years ago, from 2x4s and it has held up great. However, for this rack, I would like to access the lower shelf for more aquariums without the brace. I found a related video about a similar build. --> www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1962057 Also if I wanted it longer to support some shelving by 10-12 " could I still use the same type design and put the supporting braces close to the tank corners but have them extend out? As in your Video, it looked like you had 19" divided evenly on each end so the tank would have a full view. Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks!

[@MartianLivesMatter]

Tough stand Joey. I was like woh this is huge when you started to get that second level on, btw that was a lil funny. Too bad Eye of the Tiger is copyrighted :P Really like that squaring jigs you were using. Will definitely have to get me some of those. I never knew they had they for timber. I suppose its only logical. Great work man! can't wait for the fish/man cave ;) lol, thats what I reckon you're building anyways.

[@Admiral_tintin]

Unfortunately do to where the support is in relation to the load bearing weight, I can not see any of it on the corners. All the weight is shifted off the corners and now placed on the support joists of the stand. Thanks for the video and realy hope there is a better way to stack the tanks.

[@d.c.416]

whats the make of that corner clamp you used.?

[@thekingofdiy]

It was a "store brand". Mastercraft i believe.

[@nicholasfalkan7145]

as usual great video. P.S. you are rocking that mustache.

[@thekingofdiy]

HAHA! go away with that! forgot to shave!

[@marcoayhon]

Okay boss

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Wish I had tools to build my own stand. Hate wasting money on those expensive stands from pet store. Wish you would open a business for custom stands lol. I'd pay u !!! Keep doin what you do Joey. And feel free check out my channel. Be easy!

[@adamsalinas82]

Nice man clear... "crystal " ha ha

[@marcoayhon]

That's alot of work now you have to take the 500 down why can you just leaving them their will good luck and everything looks good

[@thekingofdiy]

Watch the first video of this series. I explain exactly why.

[@aflove1971]

Also...wood glue!!!

[@CincinnatiReefer]

Why didn't you build the stand in the room it goes in?

[@thekingofdiy]

because there is a 540 gallon tank sitting there.

[@SurfinSF]

The music you used for the time lapse build wasn't epic enough.

[@thekingofdiy]

I had better music selected, but when it came time to use it, i couldnt find it!

[@Buddy1927gaming]

Man you work fast lol

[@GUYANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA]

Wish we was neighbors

[@thekingofdiy]

haha!

[@stephenbanks7382]

The king of donk!

[@GeneralGiggleMuffin]

epic

[@haochen4896]

有意思

[@victorfranca85]

legit.

[@TheFlores1987]

I've sent you a private message via your Facebook profile. Would appreciate it if you manage to find some time to reply please :)

[@nothingassuch.7375]

HOW TO BUILD A PLASTIC AQARIUM

[@fabiob7261]

you don't

[@dangappa]

People are soooo going to use these as coral frag tanks. Just build their own...

[@thekingofdiy]

I actually plan on doing a video on those as well... Braceless, built in filtration. :)

[@dangappa]

***** That's cool! Thank you! I don't know about braceless? That would have to be really thick acrylic. I've seen a few people comment on "learning" to build acrylic from youtube and having them explode all over the floor. Cost the owner BIG $. I would add some tips on bracing the tank in as many places as you can think of. Like reinforced corners and seams. Let people know the failure points and how to prevent disasters with proper design techniques. Add as much as you can. I know I want to learn. Thanks. Daniel.