Need plans for large wood stand

[Jaws]

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction for the best place to read up on building a large fish tank stand out of wood. The stand dimesions will be 84" long by 36" front to back and about 30" in height. I'd also like a 16" overhang around the back of the stand and 8" on each side for walking around the tank. I'm not putting the sump under the tank so I don't need to worry about that. Supporting the weight is more important. Thank you.

[MarkoD]

i've built many stands for large tanks.

basically if you use doubled up 2x4s to make 4x4 vertical posts ever 1.5-2 feet. it'll hold it no problem.

for the top use 2x4s on edge and brace them from the front to the back of the stand

heres a picture of a stand i build a couple months ago. the 4 corners of the stand had solid pillers that were 4x8 inches solid wood
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss232/IvankaD/stand2.jpg?t=1323629327

[Jaws]

That's beautiful. You went with 4X8 posts so you can have a lot of access under the stand correct?

[MarkoD]

Yes, there still needed to be room under the tank for a sump

[monocus]

build it like your framing a house.2x4 on 16" centers,L corners,and double 2x4 headers over the doors.i put my "joists" at 12" centers.as well as my base to spread the weight