Aquarium Stand Project

Hello all. I have a project that I am going to tackle and I could sure use some help. It has been awhile since I really did some welding, but I figure a few days practice and I should be good to go. I have a design concept but could use some expert options on my structure.

So here are some of the details. It is going to be a 3 tier aquarium fish tank, each tank will be 8'L x 30'W x 10"H. I am hoping to use 3" x 2" stock but I am not sure on the thickness that I will be needing so here is one of the areas that I need some help. The pictures below will help on the basic design. Now I will be putting some vertical support mid span on the 8' section, but I will need to bolt those in... at least on the front side. I didn't add any cross bracing on the horizontal (8') or vertical risers so I am hoping for some ideas on those too.

Here is also some stats on the tanks them self.
Glass Weight = 285bls per tank - 855 total (x3)
Glass and water weight = 1325lbs per tank - 3975 total (x3)

Here is a basic pic of the final project

Here is the basic layout of the structure.(sorry... I forgot the add the 30" wide measurement)

Any input and comment would be great so I can get this thing moving. I'm sure I have forgot lots of items so chime in on what it needs

Thanks in advance and looking for all replies

Aquarium Stand Project

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