Tank Stand Height
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Topic: Tank Stand Height
Posted By: Corey Price
Subject: Tank Stand Height
Date Posted: September 01 2004 at 12:04pm
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Well, this is my first post in WMAS, and yes, I'm just beginning... I'm giong to be building a stand and canopy for a 120g tank, and I'm curious as to how high I should make the canopy. I'm thinking that 36" is about right for the floor to stand platform height. Is 36" too high? I'm 5'-11" tall, and a tank that high, with a short stool, should be manageable, right? Any input will be very much appreciated. Corey |
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Posted By: Jake Pehrson
Date Posted: September 01 2004 at 12:06pm
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I think 36" is great. The higher the better IMO. I don't like bending over to look at my tanks. ------------- Jake Pehrson Murray http://coralplanet.com" rel="nofollow - coralplanet.com http://utahbeeranch.com" rel="nofollow - :) |
Posted By: Crazy Tarzan
Date Posted: September 01 2004 at 12:07pm
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I have a 29 gal that measures 18" high, I put the stand at 34 inches for the platform, but 36 would have been just as good. My only complaint is my stand is skinny width wise (something to do with a 12" deep tank, and not enough foresight to make the stand wider than the tank). ------------- Was that in there yesterday? Casper--WY windier than ? Down to a 20, soon to double or nothing |
Posted By: acerob
Date Posted: September 01 2004 at 12:07pm
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I would suggest that you even go taller. I'm building one now that I did at 40". 4" might not seem that much, but it makes quite a difference. Especially when your tall and have to bend over to see it. ------------- Highland, UT 12g Nano 90g Reef |
Posted By: acerob
Date Posted: September 01 2004 at 12:08pm
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wow, we all posted at the same time. ------------- Highland, UT 12g Nano 90g Reef |
Posted By: Jake Pehrson
Date Posted: September 01 2004 at 12:41pm
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Great minds think alike (and at the same time). ------------- Jake Pehrson Murray http://coralplanet.com" rel="nofollow - coralplanet.com http://utahbeeranch.com" rel="nofollow - :) |
Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: September 01 2004 at 1:33pm
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I agree with everyone. The higher the better. Don't worry about getting stuff into/out of the tank. Use a chair or stepstool for that. You'll be spending 90% of the time just looking at the tank so not having to bend over for that is nice. Visitors will enjoy it more to. I built my stand higher then "average" but still not high enough. I wish I had 3 - 4 more inches. ------------- Jon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing... |
Posted By: vkfu
Date Posted: September 01 2004 at 1:33pm
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Most stands you buy are about 30" high. One problem with tall stands is that it is difficult to reach into the tank, although they are better for viewing. You can measure the height of your armpit and see if you'll be able to fit it over the top of your tank. Of course if you really like high stands you can always use a stool whenever you need to reach into your tank. |
Posted By: Shane H
Date Posted: September 01 2004 at 2:51pm
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I built the stand for my 120 so that the bottom of the tank is 40" off the floor. If you plan on viewing your tank while standing, do not go any shorter than this. However, if you'll do most of the viewing from the couch, then you could make it much lower. 40" does not seem to high - I might even go a bit taller next time. Check out the Tank of the Month section to see some nice stands (mine is April 2004)  oh and uh ... by the way WELCOME! |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: September 01 2004 at 3:09pm
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Shanes tank and stand are definitely worth seeing. You are welcome to come see my tall stand under a drilled 180 gal in Centerville It's custom built with two sliding shelves that are extremely useful. There are drawers too, but they are open to the inside where the sump/Refugium sits. The humidity makes everything in the drawers wet! Also I recommend placing pond liner in the bottom of the stand to collect water in case of an overflow. I have it four inches deep which should catch several gallons of spill. ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: coreyk
Date Posted: September 01 2004 at 3:22pm
i went w/ 40" and really like the height ... seems to be a theme. 
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Posted By: Corey Price
Date Posted: September 01 2004 at 4:39pm
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Thanks, everyone. I was considering 40" but I thought it might be too high. I'll most likely build it 40" to 42" high, due to all your posts. All of the plumbing for the sump will be heading to the basement, and so I may get creative with the stand. The tank will probably be too high for the armpit test, so I'll use a stool. I'll show some pictures in the future. I'm going to use a clear alder, etc. Now if I can just get home on %^&* I-15. Accidents are never fun during rush hour. |
Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: September 02 2004 at 10:48am
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One more thing to consider. If your tank is high and you want to be able to fully open the top of your hood. Consider the height of the top of the hood fully extended upward. If it won't clear the ceiling you've got a problem. I like the idea of opening the hood and resting it on the wall behind the tank. My Mom's tank was designed to do this and it worked great in it's previous home, but in her basement the ceiling gets in the way. We had to design a prop to hold it up and it makes it much harder to get into the tank. |
Posted By: jglover
Date Posted: September 05 2004 at 6:33pm
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Make the stand high enough so little children will hit wood not glass with their toys. |
Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: September 06 2004 at 6:47am
You're posting while on the freeway? ( My friend has a bumper sticker that says "Get off the phone and drive"......) |
Corwando wrote:Posted By: TriggerHappy
Date Posted: September 06 2004 at 10:01am
Livin' large with Enzyte...  I could not resist! (ducking)  ------------- 210 gallon Mixed Reef |
Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: September 07 2004 at 7:04am
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I put the bait out there and Bill bit! I was really fishing for Carl ------------- Jon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing... |
Posted By: imaexpat2
Date Posted: September 07 2004 at 7:55am
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Im with jfinch here on this one. My 135 stand is 38", and my 240 stand is 34. Wished they were 40 plus! I look at my tank far more than I work on it (aint that how its supose to be?) and I want it at good eye level for my viewing pleasure! I built the 135's stand from oak and I will in the near future replace the 240's factory stand with a custom made 40" maybe higher stand. This will put it at a better veiwing level and allow me to have more room underneath for a better/taller skimmer and a mangrove refugium that will be assembeled there. Its just my opinion though.... ------------- 300 gal. Frag System 300 gal. Live Rock Vat 240 gal. SPS/Clam Reef Tank 135 gal. SPS/Clam Reef Tank 75 gal. Softies only Tank 65 gal. LPS/Softies 24 gal. SPS/Softies Nano Reef |
Posted By: Corey Price
Date Posted: August 11 2017 at 1:14pm
| I found this old thread while searching for pictures of my old tank on the forum. Wow, my first post! Cool! |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: August 12 2017 at 10:22am
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Back when you were Corwando! Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: Corey Price
Date Posted: August 12 2017 at 10:45am
| Adam, I totally forgot about that! Memories... |