Another DIY stand

xblade · #1 09-04-2010, 07:57 PM

I needed a stand for my new 36 gal...So I built it to my specs..
Gave myself lots of room underneath for skimmer (20 gal sump going in)
Doors going on next..

Wayne · #2 09-05-2010, 01:59 PM

Thats pretty nice! Can't wait to see it with doors on

How long did it take?

xblade · #3 09-05-2010, 03:55 PM

Thnx Doors will be on today, and I will have it in place with tanks on it.
Then I have to plumb it..

never have plumbed a sump setup before..
This stand took 3 evenings..Built the frame first night...then sheeted it the next.and yesterday I finished the trim,did my routering ,sanded and stained.
This is the second stand I've built by myself.The first one isn't quite as nice.

This 1 turned out almost perfect..I just wish I had a little more space width wise underneath.
More pics later...Then I'll start a tank setup thread.

xblade · #4 09-06-2010, 05:53 AM

All done..except for drain hole 2 x 3 framing--the rest is all pine.(no crap pressboard here.

tatal cost= about $120.00

Chaloupa · #5 09-06-2010, 06:52 AM

WOW.....you want to come by and build a canopy for my 10 foot tank? LOL!!! You do very nice work...too bad you weren't close!

xblade · #6 09-07-2010, 02:36 AM

Tank has found a home.

Now I will put the baffles in my sump and figure out the plumbing..
Think I gonna build a matching canopy too.