AndyL Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Hey folks, Ok, need expert advice... Never claimed I was a carpenter! (Although I did stay at a holiday inn express last night -roll- ) Need to build a stand for my frag tanks 2@ 24.5"x24.5"x16" (~40g), was going to do my typical 2x4 construction, with some plywood reinforcing and MDF to skin and make it nice. Yes I know all about mdf & water/saltwater - that's why i've already ordered 2part epoxy paint (barely more expensive than laquer) The plan is to stack the tanks, leaving room (23") underneath for the sump - thus the reason for leaving out the 2x4s, can't fit the sump underneath if I use a 2x4 frame to support (not enough vertical space left). So the question really is what is the best way to build this? My thought was basically to build a plywood box, with 4" doublers, covered by a shelf for the tanks to sit on. Sound adequate? Or do I need more reinforcement? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratchet Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) Hello, I just completed a stand for my new 90G tank I got from Overstocked. I made the stand out of 3/4inch G1S plywood (1 sheet) and fir trim, I have not painted it yet as I can not decide on a colour. Before I set the tank up I had a couple of buddies come over to sit on it :thumbs: (total wt about 600lbs) and there was no wobble or movement of any kind. I used lots of glue and screws, trim nails for the fir. Presently I am designing a canopy top for it, and I plan to get dark glass doors for it. Total cost of materials for the stand (without the doors) was less than $125.00. What amazed me was how strong but light this stand is. Edited April 26, 2006 by Ratchet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Thats a great looking stand. Nice job! So did you add doors to the front? Or did you keep it open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratchet Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Thanks for the feedback. I have priced out 2 smoked glass doors at $40 each, plus hardware will be approx. $15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapor Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Before I set the tank up I had a couple of buddies come over to sit on it (total wt about 600lbs) and there was no wobble or movement of any kind. You have very trusting (or foolish) friends. Looks really good. Make sure to update us when you have it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratchet Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 (edited) It is amazing what you can get your friends to do with free beer. :beer: Edited April 28, 2006 by Ratchet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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