bottomdweller_fan Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Calling all engineers, carpenters, framers, and handypeople!!! I have done further research and was wondering if the framing shown in this thread would be enough to contain 350 gallons of water in a 96" by 36" by 24" high tank. It continues on three sides of the tank. The tank sits on a stand completely made of brick. Thank you again for all your help, I really appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 I don't see why that tank would not hold It looks like it is overbuilt and far stronger than it needs to be. Just be careful selecting your matterial as a lot of it will twist and warp when it dries, also check for nots and bark. The quality of building matterials is not what it used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
African_Fever Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 I have to second on that tank being WAY overbuilt. Check out GARF if you haven't already - though they only provide advice for up to 96" long and 48" wide, they don't mention anything about external bracing. I had a tank in Malawi that was 96" x 36" x 24" with no external bracing - just a 1" x1" piece along the bottom at the back, and a cross-brace at the top in them middle. I'm planning a 96x48x20 and definitely won't be doing any of the massive external bracing seen in your link. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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