120 Gal going into wall Progress....

[jerl77]

Pentachlorophenol treated wood should not be used in residential, industrial or commercial building interiors, except in laminated beams or building components that contact the ground and are subject to decay or insect infestation. When used for such purposes, pentachlorophenol treated wood must be covered with two coats of an appropriate sealer such as urethane, shellac, latex epoxy enamel or varnish.

EPA has not advised against the interior use of arsenical treated wood because the arsenic air levels measured in homes constructed with this type of treated wood are not significantly different from background arsenic air levels when dust has been vacuumed from the wood surface. Therefore, wood that is pressure-treated with water-borned arsenical preservations may be used inside residences wtihout a sealer, providing that all machined sawdust is vacuumed from the wood surface.

There is a reason you don't/won't see stands manufactured using pressure treated lumber. It needs to stay somewhat moist to prevent warping, checking and twisting. It may or may not happen to you. Personally I would NEVER use it to manufacture a tank stand. 120 gallons is A LOT of water in a room

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[strgazr27]

I did hardwood floors for 12 years. I also have a thing for wood LMAO

 

[jerl77]

I did hardwood floors for 12 years. I also have a thing for wood LMAO

Nice I know who I am calling when I put floors down and one more time
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[Tonyscoots84]

i am not a professional stand builder, but treated lumber tends to really twist as it dries out, it doesn't take to much to twisting to crack a tank...i'm sure others will chime in, also you might want to span a 2x on the edge going across the back, and front of the stand for stability.

i would do that as well.....

 

[smoq]

I hate to say that, but I think you need to redo the stand. As previous members stated, treated wood should not be used inside and those 2x6 on top may twist and crack your tank. Trust me, I've seen 2x6 that twisted even when we screw them together with a bunch of 3" screws. Besides that, your frame doesn't really serve a purpose of supporting that kind of weight. You should always use the 1.5" side of your 2x4s or 2x6s for support. Check other builds on this site or take a look at mine (a little overkill, I know, but I wanted to sleep well at night) to see how a stand frame should be built. Good luck! Here's the link: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/diy/86299-75g-fish-tank-stand-my-first.html#post832683

 

[reefer4eva]

what if you used thomsons water seal?lol

 

[Jaftica]

the way he has it built offers absolutely no strength, he needs to rebuild with proper materials, also needs to use a different method, there are plenty of other successful stand builds he can use as an example. i would not trust this stand...

 

[rkaragozler]

please take every ones advice, and rebuild that stand, and use cross braces so it doesn't rack on you as well. here is a stand I build for a 120 gallon tank just to give you an idea.

 

[thirty6]

That's a nice looking stand rich..

I'm following this thread closely as i am in similar situation, i think i did the opposite and went waaaaay overboard with construction

 

[NewfiDog]

Another concern could be if you touch the treated lumber then stick your hand in the sump you could introduce something harmful into the tank.

Like strgazr27 said it likes to twist, mostly right by those knots in the lumber.

Hey strgazr i know in NY your not supposed to use any treated in interior, but guess what here in NJ its done everyday and is code for certain things. 3/4 of the basements i work on are wood framed not metal all the bottom plates treated, anything touching masonary treated, any furring on the foundation is treated. I agree with NY that stuff should not be allowed inside.

 

[thirty6]

you guys are confusing the hell out of me:

from what i have read online, unless your eating it, off of it, or touching it then eating or working in tank it isnt harmful

and for the record i have absolutely ZERO construction skills and or knowledge, that was a quick google search. the only thing i know about construction is that i pay someone to do it for me

 

[NewfiDog]

Thirty6 reminds me of something, what nails or screws did you use, if its not for the treated lumber they will rot away, and it dosent take very long.

 

[xxnonamexx]

I stuck with the PT 4x4's I am not eating off of the wood. The only thing they stated is when you cut it which is over with, I have 2x4s in the wall. I have thompson water sealed the entire thing as extra precaution. I spoke with a few construction guys that stated I will be fine. I also have a shelf on the bottom for the sump to square it all off I can't see my tank in any kind of danger I appreciate all of the advice and I will post finalized photos once completed. Thanks again for all of your assistance.

 

[fishman1069]

Good luck with it man! I hope I dont see a "HOLY SH*T my tank just cracked" thread in the future

 

[Jaftica]

good luck with it man! I hope i dont see a "holy sh*t my tank just cracked" thread in the future

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[xxnonamexx]

Thanks alot I promise you won't see a Holy S&%$ my tank just cracked. The tank is custom made from Glass cages it isn't the regular tank to its thicker glass. I appreciate all of the advice.

 

[Jaftica]

is the tank a rimless?

 

[xxnonamexx]

its european style braced.