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![]() Anyone want to do a thread on pictures of stands? I need inspiration
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![]() Here are some of the one I built for my reef.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And then the canopy ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Weird, I can't find a picture with the doors on the stand. I built the same panel doors I put on the canopy. It is fully wrapped. I'll see if I can track something down.
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![]() Beautiful set, but way beyond my skills
![]() I'm thinking of going a more modern gloss black setup. Less detail to mess up -lol
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![]() Wow what a great looking stand, we got some real woodworking guru's in our community!
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Hey! I never "LEFT" the hobby, just doing fresh water now. Which is still listed as part of Canreef if I'm not mistaken. ![]() |
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![]() 2x4 stand construction. Interlocking joints, all glued and screwed. Maybe a bit heavy, but...
Skinned in Maple, but could have been painted black with simpler woodworking if you prefer that look. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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It's light, does not rust and very modular. If ever you upgrade or downgrade your tank, you just need to swap out a few beam. The same cannot be said about welded metal stands.
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Canada Corals http://www.canadacorals.com https://www.facebook.com/CanadaCorals https://twitter.com/CanadaCorals ![]() |
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![]() No, this has to be on a tight budget, so it's a DIY out of wood. Although, looking at the stands above, maybe I should just buy one haha
Wood working tools and skills are limited, so it's going to have to be basic. The frame part is easy enough, it's the finishing that throws me. My 4 yo current stand still isn't finished.
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When I look at the prices of the standard wood tanks stands you can buy at the LFS, it shocks me. I could build a stand out of extruded aluminum for roughly the same price. It does require some DIY skills and tools but well with the effort IMO. Good luck with your search!
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![]() It's not as complicated as it looks. While it's nice to have a table saw, you could easily build the 2x4 frame using a miter saw. Sides and front including the doors can be made out of plywood, slap on a couple of coats of flat black paint and you're done. The finished product will be way stronger than a store bought stand.
BTW for a stand that's 30" front to back it's nice to make the sides removable so sump maintenance is a bit easier. |
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