My3KidsDad Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Decided to try something different and built our new 50 gallon stand out of Acacia wood flooring from a new weight-spreading design for smaller and medium sized tanks. The idea was to spread the weight out so it does not cut the rug or underlay in time. The stand turned out to be about 80-100 lbs. as Acacia wood is very dense and heavy but if Oak plywood was uses it would be strong and of modest weight. Anyway we needed better lighting too so we built a black-stained oak canopy to house our 120 watt lighting system. Hopefully the plants that need more light will revive and flourish. The plants are beginning to look good and the fish are perky too. Great fun for us here. This first pic is of the newly transfered 50g. tank from weeks ago. The next pics are of the tank, stand, and canopy today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryancatfish Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 bravo on a job Very well done. are you a cabinet maker by trade? that stand looks incredible. i cant see the canopy very well through th pics but it really does look very nice you should be proud of that, i know that sure would be thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geleen Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Very nice looking stand J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3KidsDad Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Thankyou for the comments. The next one will be faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionHeader Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 (edited) Will the oak lid be able to stand up to the moisture? Edited April 6, 2010 by LionHeader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3KidsDad Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Will the oak lid be able to stand up to the moisture? It initially looked like it was going to be a problem but when I put in the glass barrier between the tank and the canopy it stopped getting soaked in humidity. it is now dry inside so it may be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knowzilla Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 Great looking stand, I love the colour of stain you used. Do you have pics of your glass lid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3KidsDad Posted April 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 Great looking stand, I love the colour of stain you used. Do you have pics of your glass lid? I will try to get a pic tomorrow,ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 Looks fantastic! Great work. Boom :boom: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3KidsDad Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Looks fantastic! Great work. Boom :boom: Thanks- coming from you and knowing something of your work that is real nice to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3KidsDad Posted May 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Had to drill some 2 1/2" holes in each end to enable hot moist air to exit canopy. If this is not enough may add a small fan too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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