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custom tank stand....
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:51 am
by duked
hey guys i just purchased a 125 for my fahaka cuda the stand the tank came with is all cement blocks just thrown together... i didnt mind it but the wife thought it was ugly so its gotta go but i am going to build my own stand so i can get what i want out of it. i would like it if you guys could give me some good ideas and maybe direct me towards some good blueprints for a 125 gallon stand. thanks all!
Re: custom tank stand....
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:14 am
by bertie 83
I liked the stand you had. It was blocks? Looked cool in the photos
Re: custom tank stand....
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:40 am
by J-P
there are lots of plans floating around out there on the net but the basic design is the same.
I got my plans from reef central, but at the moment I can't call up the thread
Re: custom tank stand....
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:14 pm
by sevenyearnight
You can elaborate on the stand you have!
You can paint the blocks with a latex based paint any color she likes, might help it look less blocky. If you get a sheet of wood, or make a solid wood base, and you can make doors for it. Another sheet in between will make a shelf. So on...
I really like the cinder block stands for their strength, water resistance, and versatility.
Re: custom tank stand....
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:48 pm
by chuckfriedrice
http://www.aquariumlife.net/projects/di ... and/56.asp
Heres a site, They give you some basic ideas ! Building a basic stand is really easy!
Re: custom tank stand....
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:49 pm
by duked
bertie 83 wrote:I liked the stand you had. It was blocks? Looked cool in the photos
i did too but like i said the significant other didnt so.... and im putting the tank in a second story appartment so im trying to make the stand as light as possible and i checked and the floor will hold the tank... but i just want it lighter and she wants something different....it doesn't match... oh no ha ha
Re: custom tank stand....
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:05 pm
by bertie 83
thats a good link chuck, thanks for sharing. for the cost of a small amount of wood i might try that just to see if i can do it
Re: custom tank stand....
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:36 pm
by chuckfriedrice
I used 2x4s on my 75g for the main frame , On my 170 build Im using 4x4s ! Its just up to you ! I just used that as a guide to get me started ! Just keep us updated ! Lots of pics! LOL
Re: custom tank stand....
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:40 am
by duked
i definately will im building the stand this weekend...i will post some pics!
Re: custom tank stand....
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:27 pm
by duked
here are most of the pics of my custom tank stand for my 125 gallon tank i built this weekend sorry it took a little longer to get started on the project than expected but i finished it all in one day. the only thing left to do is stain the stand and seal it. i think it looks awesome let me know yalls thoughts!!! i used 4x4s and 2x4s for the main suports the back is 3/4 inch plywood the finish wood is all 1x6s and the top rim is a 1x4. what yall think?
i will add the rest of the pics on the next post!
Re: custom tank stand....
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:30 pm
by bertie 83
Looks awesome, well done
Re: custom tank stand....
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:32 pm
by duked
more pics... its a beast it wieghs about 250lbs and all for under 150 bucks!
Re: custom tank stand....
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:00 pm
by sevenyearnight
Sweet! Nice job!
Re: custom tank stand....
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:16 pm
by chuckfriedrice
Looks good , way to go!
Re: custom tank stand....
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:27 pm
by xrayjeeper83
awesome job