DIY Tank Stand Plans

tropicalfish · 10-28-2006, 02:46 PM

Looks nice and sturdy!
I think you should paint it,... better for extra water protection and good looks!

Endl98 · 10-28-2006, 02:55 PM

looks good, the 2x6 are overkill so it will hold the weight. the only thing i would have done is used a wood glue with the screws. and i would also cut some cat blocks and place them in between the 2x6 front to back so they dont spread.

Mahamotorworks · 10-28-2006, 04:02 PM

I know the 2X6's are over kill but I didnt like the 2x4's. Better safe then sorry it is 1000lbs of water and decor and glass sitting on top. I have painted the bottom shelf Flat Black. I will be leaving everything else unpainted it matches everything else in my room. I am planning on adding a shelf on one side to hold the test kits a other things I have for my tank. The other side will have my XP2 so no shelf. I have some 1/4 plywood so I can build a door but I will have to wait till my bro can help me with that.

I will be picking up the tank next week. Then I will have to plumb and build the canopy.

Thanks for the feed back.

MAHA

FishLuvr · 10-28-2006, 04:50 PM

good job looks great

Mahamotorworks · 10-28-2006, 06:39 PM

I thought I would be done for the day earlier. I had more time in the afternoon so I worked on the stand some more here are some Photos.

I added my shelfs. I also attached the 1/4 plywood to the sides. I now need to make the doors for the front.

MAHA

Guysy1110 · 10-28-2006, 10:58 PM

Looks very sturdy !!

Nice work

usacutie81 · 10-28-2006, 11:44 PM

Yeah.... looks really really good.... how would you feel if we stole your design?

Mahamotorworks · 10-29-2006, 08:04 AM

GO ahead and use it. If I was worried about some one stealing it wouldnt have posted anything but the complete photos. I would like to see how it turns out for other people.

MAHA

tropicalfish · 10-29-2006, 08:12 AM

Is it possible that if for a 40 gallon stand the middle supporters can be taken out?

Mahamotorworks · 10-29-2006, 08:30 AM

Ya you can use the same basic design for any size tank. I added the middle support cause a 75 Gal tank is close to 1000Lbs when it is full with everything. You can redesign the stand how you want it to fit what ever size tank you need. I would say if the tank is over 3 ft them add the center supports. Under you can get away with out them. For smaller tanks you can use 2X4's. I liked the way the the 2X6's looked and the extra strenght was a plus too. I had some left over from building a bed for my brother. Here is a link with All-Glass tank dimensions All-Glass Aquarium - 20" New Economy Full Hood Most tanks by any manufactuer (sp?) will be close to the same size. If you have any questions let me know.

MAHA

10-28-2006, 02:55 PM	#12
Endl98 Little Fish Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: long island , new york Posts: 195	looks good, the 2x6 are overkill so it will hold the weight. the only thing i would have done is used a wood glue with the screws. and i would also cut some cat blocks and place them in between the 2x6 front to back so they dont spread. __________________ 65g 120w lightly planted. all fish died

10-28-2006, 04:02 PM	#13
Mahamotorworks Super Fish Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thule, Greenland Posts: 1,722	I know the 2X6's are over kill but I didnt like the 2x4's. Better safe then sorry it is 1000lbs of water and decor and glass sitting on top. I have painted the bottom shelf Flat Black. I will be leaving everything else unpainted it matches everything else in my room. I am planning on adding a shelf on one side to hold the test kits a other things I have for my tank. The other side will have my XP2 so no shelf. I have some 1/4 plywood so I can build a door but I will have to wait till my bro can help me with that. I will be picking up the tank next week. Then I will have to plumb and build the canopy. Thanks for the feed back. MAHA __________________ 75G Freshwater: 3 Angel Fish and a lot of guppies. It is at my Brothers house while I am out of country. My Facebook Page

10-28-2006, 04:50 PM	#14
FishLuvr Medium Fish Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 360	good job looks great __________________ 55 Gallon Tank: Fish: 4 Blue Gourami \| 3 clown loaches \| \| 4 Australian rainbows \| 6 trillineaus \| 3 spotted jullis \| 18 Neon Tetras \| 2 spotted raphael catfish \| Plants: anubias, small amazon sword Substrate: Flourite Filtration 2 aquaclear 70 hob's with 2 bio bags per unit

10-28-2006, 06:39 PM	#15
Mahamotorworks Super Fish Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thule, Greenland Posts: 1,722	2nd Wind I thought I would be done for the day earlier. I had more time in the afternoon so I worked on the stand some more here are some Photos. I added my shelfs. I also attached the 1/4 plywood to the sides. I now need to make the doors for the front. MAHA __________________ 75G Freshwater: 3 Angel Fish and a lot of guppies. It is at my Brothers house while I am out of country. My Facebook Page

10-28-2006, 11:44 PM	#17
usacutie81 Large Fish Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 738	Yeah.... looks really really good.... how would you feel if we stole your design? __________________ 75 gal. Dozens of guppies, 2 angelfish, 1 pleco 16 gal. tall 7 cardinals, 1 sick beta 5 gal. hex -empty-

10-28-2006, 02:46 PM	#11
tropicalfish Medium Fish Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 525	Looks nice and sturdy! I think you should paint it,... better for extra water protection and good looks!

10-28-2006, 10:58 PM	#16
Guysy1110 Medium Fish Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: essex Posts: 520	Looks very sturdy !! Nice work

10-29-2006, 08:04 AM	#18
Mahamotorworks Super Fish Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thule, Greenland Posts: 1,722	GO ahead and use it. If I was worried about some one stealing it wouldnt have posted anything but the complete photos. I would like to see how it turns out for other people. MAHA __________________ 75G Freshwater: 3 Angel Fish and a lot of guppies. It is at my Brothers house while I am out of country. My Facebook Page

10-29-2006, 08:12 AM	#19
tropicalfish Medium Fish Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 525	Is it possible that if for a 40 gallon stand the middle supporters can be taken out? __________________ --- 75 Gallon Rena FilStar xP3, Hydor ETH 300W, Coralife 48" Aqualight 260W 6700K, Rex Grigg Regulator with Ideal Valve, 10 pound CO2 cylinder. :: ADA Aqua Soil Malaya and ADA Power Sand M ---

10-29-2006, 08:30 AM	#20
Mahamotorworks Super Fish Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thule, Greenland Posts: 1,722	Ya you can use the same basic design for any size tank. I added the middle support cause a 75 Gal tank is close to 1000Lbs when it is full with everything. You can redesign the stand how you want it to fit what ever size tank you need. I would say if the tank is over 3 ft them add the center supports. Under you can get away with out them. For smaller tanks you can use 2X4's. I liked the way the the 2X6's looked and the extra strenght was a plus too. I had some left over from building a bed for my brother. Here is a link with All-Glass tank dimensions All-Glass Aquarium - 20" New Economy Full Hood Most tanks by any manufactuer (sp?) will be close to the same size. If you have any questions let me know. MAHA __________________ 75G Freshwater: 3 Angel Fish and a lot of guppies. It is at my Brothers house while I am out of country. My Facebook Page