Cinder Block Stand

[authmal]

Uh.. I wasn't trying to take ownership of "your" link.

Anyway... Pretty sure the LAST thing I'd want to add is ~400lbs of cement blocks under an already very heavy aquarium. LOL!

It's good info though. A heavy-duty setup for sure.

Of course you weren't. I was just making a funny.

 

[Rbishop]

Pretty sure the link and internet belongs to Al....

 

[SubRosa]

Pretty sure the link and internet belongs to Al....

Of course, but which Al? Wasn't the internet part of the Current package?

 

[Glabe]

too much politichths

 

[fishcrazy2]

When you all say = type formation, do mean you something like this?

 

[authmal]

Yep. At least, that's what *I* was trying to describe. I'm not one that's big on aesthetics, but I'd try to line everything up as symmetrically as possible, just to make sure everything is as stable as possible.

 

[fishcrazy2]

Thanks I will begin construction tomorrow.

 

[Glabe]

keep in mind that's a 6 footer in the pic. also, the mid level blocks confuse me :irked:

 

[OrionGirl]

A local club president setup a fish rack using cinder blocks and 2x4x10s. Three columns of cinder blocks, three sets of shelves. Has 23 tanks on it--22 10 gallon tanks and a 40 on top. First tier was 1 cinder block high, then I think he had 2 cinder blocks per tier to provide room for lighting and tank access.

 

[fishcrazy2]

I'm not going to do it exactly like that picture because not sure why they had different sized blocks in the middle. Do you guys think the = formation is better than the single vertical like how this person did it? http://virtuallyamy.wordpress.com/2008/08/13/build-a-strong-inexpensive-aquarium-stand/