Salty stage: Have you ever built a DIY aquarium stand?

[MikeCRK]

Just right now:

It is drying with wood filler applied

 

[n2585722]

Just right now:

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It is drying with wood filler applied

Does the tank go to the front and back sides. If not then I am not sure that the top won't bow down with the weight. I used 1x4's under the top frame for extra bracing but they are directly under where the bottom rim of the tank will sit on the top frame. Below is the inside frame of my stand which is the actual stand that holds up the tank. The top frame is 2x4's but the 1x4's directly under them is for support of the tank and stability along with the ones at the bottom. The bottom of the inside frame will hold some water so if there is a minor leak it is designed to channel water from the leak down into the bottom where there is now leak detectors to alert for the leak before it spills out onto the floor. That is what the small outer trim is for around the top. The 12 channels in the top frame are also for channeling the water under the tank and to the bottom of the stand. This photo is from the back side. The board is on the back of the front is for modules for the controller. Which was originally a Digital Aquatics RKE.

 

[BillFish Coral Lover]

I got a tank from a buddy that was one of those standard black rimmed tanks. But I hated the black rim so I designed a stand to cover it.

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Nice photos. What kind of flow sensor is that?

 

[BillFish Coral Lover]

Awesome photos! Thanks everyone. I am stoked to be in the process of building mine from t-slots.

 

[n2585722]

Nice photos. What kind of flow sensor is that?

That is a Hydros flow sensor I believe. The controllers are Hydros.

 

[RedoubtReef]

 

[Chris Shelton]

Just throwing up a pic. Maybe 2. Who knows of our downsized set up. And for the love of God I can't have any success inside that box of water!

 

[glennf]

Yes, I did.

 

[MikeCRK]

then I am not sure that the top won't bow down with the weight.

Thanks bud, no it will not bow, it's not the first stand I did. I do not know where the concept of over engineering and making stands ready for the apocalypse came from

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

My diy stand, one of them.


Post in thread 'IM 25 Lagoon. Ready for water. Update in last post' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/i...ater-update-in-last-post.979421/post-11304660

 

[Mperry622]

I built my first stand for my 125 upstairs way over-engineered.. 2x6 and 1/2 plywood all enclosed.. way too heavy, fast forward a year, and a new addition to the reef family. 200G in the basement now and I didn't go big on this one and when I was filling I wished I had... too many creaks...lol all is good and both stands are firm. The price I was quoted for a pre-made stand was nuts. even during covid lumber prices made it still cheaper to build my own.View attachment 3115647View attachment 3115648

I wasn't happy with my baby sump

It was kind of funny I asked the wife to pick it up the 300g model for me I didn't get the one I originally ordered cuz 300 gallons wouldn't fit in her truck.lol

 

[WestMI-Reefer]

 

[Fernthereefer]

First attempt, and quite unimaginative I am afraid....

Maybe I'll finish it off with a different color top, something like a white finish that leave a small trim of white around the rimless tank.

 

[MikeCRK]

Job done around €500 saved!
The stand looks like this:

Materials €110 + 7 hours of work

 

[AIRDADDY]

I've built three stands over the last 16 years. Unfortunately, digital cameras weren't the same quality back in 2007. The big one was for a 210 gallon with no center brace, using plans from the internet. The half cylinder 90gal was just a reimagined version of the stock stand.

 

[AIRDADDY]

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I love what you did with your lights!

 

[MollyDog]

20 gallon long mixed reef tank! I’ve built a few stands in the past, I love being able to make a stand to suit my needs for a cost friendly budget!

 

[Wayofthereef]

Nice photos. What kind of flow sensor is that?

Thats hydros new flow meter. Works great.