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10-15-2010, 05:25 AM
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A simple stand.... Frame with wood, buys some maple plywood stain it dark. Buy some decorative trim hardwood stain that too, you can use really nice crown molding for the top , use magnets for doors for easy access and no swinging
 if you do it yourself like I did $500 I'll post pics when I get my computer fixed after the weekend. I'm building my stand right now for my 200g just started it tonight will add some pics of that too cheers
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10-15-2010, 05:33 AM
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Imo furniture grade = not aquarium grade
anything built of nice wood is gonna run over 1000$ if you buy furniture , cheaper furniture is made of low budget wood and wears easily especially when water and weight are concerned. If you build a stand be sure to use hardwoods and put a water protective sealant on it. The thing about building your own is you don't pay labour which is huge in quality furniture, it's designed around your tank and your house, it's structure is a good as you need it to be as most tanks are different. Alot of people go tile or stone or just plain wood. Either way build a cheap shell that's structured and "skin" it with what you like.
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10-15-2010, 01:37 PM
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I'm more looking for the guts ideas, the attractive skinning is the easy part. Just not exactly sure how I want to build 7' of stand, without getting too much bracing in the way of sump access, etc...
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10-22-2010, 02:40 PM
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What I have decided to do is use my existing stand and then design a "cover" to go around. This will eliminate the need for bracing that might get in the way of the sump as well as eliminate the need for it to hold a 1000 pounds. I am not sure yet if it will have doors... or a three sided pull away piece. I am sure there will be some sort of access door... but at again, it will have no bracing in my way when I need in the sump. And just want to add... you don't NEED to use all hardwood for the stand.... the majority of stands fabricated for aquarium use composite woods like MDF. Very dense and very heavy. Properly sealed you would never have to worry about it. And on top of that.... MDF would probably run the same cost as solid wood.
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10-15-2010, 01:38 PM
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10-15-2010, 01:41 PM
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Thinking of going wood with my new stand and found this.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1169964
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10-15-2010, 02:11 PM
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Maybe an additional vert in the centre will give me peace of mind, without restrciting access too much. Changed my mind on the sump, I'll use a 75g instead of my 115g, which gives me an extra foot...
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10-15-2010, 03:38 PM
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Brad - just remember the weight of your tank is distributed throughout the span of the beam. If you're still really nervous, double up the 2x6 horizontal beams on the front and back. I did a 6' tank as per link and I've had plenty of sleep since
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