265 gallon setup

[Sebae]

Something you might want to consider, those studs are meant for vertical support not horizontal.Wider might be better as well. Just a thought.

[niloc16]

good point, what if i did another 2x4 on each side? would that be strong enough?

[Chin_Lee]

Colin looks good and looks...... familiar
Suggestion: Since your tank's longer than mine, I would put in additional cross planks (two 2x6s) in between whats there now. I would do this because you are using melamine base which is really just particle board. Any concentration of heavy weight in between those cross planks will cause the melamine to flex (this may occur when going up or down stairs). The main concern is that the flexing will cause the melamine to crumble around where the screws are located causing the melamine to break away from the 2x6 platform - not so bad if you are on flat ground but could be pretty inconvenient if halfway up the stairs.
Then I would do what you asked about putting a 2x4 on the sides but I would go with 2x6 and make sure you put a couple of 2.5" - 3" screws on each of the ends of the cross planks and every 6 inches along the long planks. The 2x6 will also serve to brace the sides of the tank from sliding.
That should make the sleigh pretty strong and reinforce the horizontal support.
Good luck.

[niloc16]

thanks chin i'll do that

[niloc16]

i know this thread is going a little slow but i may have the tank upstairs this week, crossing my fingers. but i completed to skid with chin's ideas, i'm glad i did it now. here is the updated pics of the skid

[niloc16]

i got my new skimmer today, it is H&S 200-1260 fits nicely in the stand with an inch to spare to remove the cup

[Jason McK]

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