Hello all! I am new to R2R and figured I would make my first post for help when it comes to stand builds. I have read several posts and also saw @RocketEngineer design which is really nicely done! I’m not sure I would need to build my stand out of 2x4 though as the aquariums I want to build stands for are the Fluval flex 9 and Aqueon 14 cube. I would like to build them flush with the tank itself instead of having extra space on the top.
for both of these aquariums, I would like to have ample storage access for food, air pumps etc. and wrapped with something that I can paint to color of choice.
I thought originally to build it out of 2x4 but thinking about it, that would really cut down on any space that I would have on the inside. I don’t need much space, but enough to store a few things.
what materials do you recommend that I use that will hold up, sturdy and still looks nice?
I’m looking to build something that isn’t going to be to crazy in cost, but still looks really nice. Any ideas out there for what I’m looking for? Here are the measurements of both tanks.
Fluval flex: 14" L X 13" W X 13" H
Aqueon 14 gallon cube: 15.125" x 15.125" x 15.125"
Thank you in advance for the help!
for both of these aquariums, I would like to have ample storage access for food, air pumps etc. and wrapped with something that I can paint to color of choice.
I thought originally to build it out of 2x4 but thinking about it, that would really cut down on any space that I would have on the inside. I don’t need much space, but enough to store a few things.
what materials do you recommend that I use that will hold up, sturdy and still looks nice?
I’m looking to build something that isn’t going to be to crazy in cost, but still looks really nice. Any ideas out there for what I’m looking for? Here are the measurements of both tanks.
Fluval flex: 14" L X 13" W X 13" H
Aqueon 14 gallon cube: 15.125" x 15.125" x 15.125"
Thank you in advance for the help!