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Has anyone used the T-Slot aluminum framing to build an aquarium stand? Can you use the 1 inch version for a 150gal tank? If not, which size should I use?
You could probably get away with the 1″ but you’d have to brace the out of it. For an aquarium that big, I’d probably use 2″ or 1.5″ which is the 15 series. I know Parco sells some black t-slot that would look cool for that.
I saw some black t-slot at Grainger
You don’t really want to use grainger unless you have a company discount. They are pretty steep.
I’d be a bit weary of using a 1″ on a 15gal tank to be honest, much better if you can go 2″
You can, and I have. But seems the overall consensus is that it is not recommended.
It is better to go for the 15 series as the stand not only has to be strong enough to hold the weight of water but also the vibrations of the air pump.
The 2″ T Slot frames would be a better option. The stand would definitely be heavy but we won’t be needing to move it up and about all the time.
Using T-Slot for Aquarium Is pretty clever as aluminum doesn’t rust and gives a nice look to the aquarium.
But we have to choose the tubing size according to the weight of the aquarium and many high end aquarium come with aluminium stand.
1′ inch T-slot would be heavily stressed, would suggest ,2′ T-Slot and having good support at the joints will improve the overall stability of the aquarium.
Yup can definitely be used for an aquarium, but would suggest slightly thicker one
150 gal tank would be very heavy for a 1-inch frame, I would suggest 2-inch profiles with good support to improve the structural strength.
It’s a good idea, but additional support by way of corner brackets would increase the frame’s strength.
Yeah a thicker one would be better to avoid any future buckling of the stand.
With Solid design and maximum load calculation. You wouldn’t have any trouble in designing the aquarium stand.
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