Building a Stand

[SmallFry]

Originally Posted by scar_11

I need a stand for my 90 gallon as the stand I have now can not fit my sump under it. I was wondering if anyone has built a Stand out of wood? What kind of wood did you use and what size of boards?

Also if you could post pictures that would be great so I can see what other have done.

I've built (well still going if I'm honest) this one for my 75G upgrade. I've still to do the doors yet (that's what the wood inside is for) because though I reckon a working skimmer and sump is a fine thing to behold, the wife doesn't. So not complete but you get the idea...



It is 51" end to end, 24 1/2" front to back and 3 ft high, but could be built pretty much any size.. Oh yes, and it weighs a ton!

It's mostly made of multiple layers of 3/4" plywood (ends have a 1/2" maple faced layer on the outside for looks) and a hard white maple frame across the front. The load from the top is carried to the sides by a 4 1/2" by 5" box beam front and back (the back forms part of the back beam) made of 3/4 ply too.

I had the same problem finding a design for one because I wanted it to look like an ordinary cabinet and the sump/skimmer had to be hidden, so I had to use mu brain for once and come up with one from scratch.. I could redraw the plan with all the modifications I made in the build process and post them if you are interested..

After all it's about time I put something back after all the advice I've got from here

[byee]

Beautiful stand. Can't wait to see it finished.

How big will you sump be ? Will it fit through the front ?

[SmallFry]

Originally Posted by byee

Beautiful stand. Can't wait to see it finished.

How big will you sump be ? Will it fit through the front ?

Thanks!

I'm hoping to get the stand finished by next weekend, as I've finally got all the stuff for the doors now.

I'm thinking the sump will be around the 20-30gallon mark and probably a smallish refugium. If it doesn't fit through I'll just remove the front brace in the middle - it's not structural at all. Could be fun getting it out though because in a fit of madness I glued it.

[byee]

Cool. Someone was definitely thinking !!

I build my stand with removable ends so I can slide in my sump for my 120gal.

Unfortunately, my center brace is structural because of the length of the tank 5'.

GREAT JOB. Post photos when your stand is completed !!

[SmallFry]

Originally Posted by byee

Cool. Someone was definitely thinking !!

I build my stand with removable ends so I can slide in my sump for my 120gal.

Unfortunately, my center brace is structural because of the length of the tank 5'.

GREAT JOB. Post photos when your stand is completed !!

Finally done - didn't want to hijack this thread so photos are posted on my tank log

I've also redrawn my plans so if anyone's interested I can post them.