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e_baer · #1 (**permalink**) 12-10-2007, 08:31 AM

Some people wanted me to add my stand to the DIY threads, so here it is.

I got some plans online, originally for a 135g tank. I started out by following the plans but then wanted to go in a slightly different direction for more support.

Here are a few things you will need to make the stand. (7) 2"x4", a cordless drill, tape measure, saw, a tank, screws, a plan and a few hours of time.

e_baer · #2 (**permalink**) 12-10-2007, 08:35 AM

I also had a heater in the garage becuase when I built it, it was about 37 degrees.

You need to cut (4) pieces of 2x4 the length of the tank +1". Then cut (4) more pieces the depth of the tank -the width of (2) 2x4's.

screw them together, add a little support and this is one corner.

Add a few more corners together, and you get this for the top fram of the stand.

And here is the bottom frame.

e_baer · #3 (**permalink**) 12-10-2007, 08:38 AM

Now, for the legs of the stand they only called for a single 2x4 on each corner then one in the middle front and back. This is where I decided to change the plans and well......just look at the pic and you can see what I did.

Then you make it that way in each corner and add a single 2x4" piece in the middle front and you are done.

I made the stand 35" tall because I am a pretty tall guy and bending over to see inside the tank all the time is a pain.

I had to rearange my room a bit in order to find a spot for the stand and tank, which is why there are wires all over the place.

Eventually, I will get some nice wood and stain it and cover that up so you wont even be able to see the 2x4"'s

Lowej82 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-10-2007, 10:13 AM

cant wait to see it all wrapped up!

thelastmucci · #5 (**permalink**) 12-10-2007, 01:02 PM

looks great Elliott...god I wish I was handy LOL

Lowej82 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-10-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by thelastmucci

looks great Elliott...god I wish I was handy LOL

I had old entertainment center that I framed in some 2 x 4 for extra support. My 75 will sit on top and my fuge & frag tank below.

aquasalt · #7 (**permalink**) 01-31-2008, 11:54 AM

Does the drill have to be cordless?

e_baer · #8 (**permalink**) 01-31-2008, 11:55 AM

yes

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aquasalt · #9 (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 11:14 AM

I have a confession to make, I stole your design. Thanks for the post, Elliott!

e_baer · #10 (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 11:16 AM

Post pics of it! I am glad you stole it!

-I will not be held responsible for anything that that goes wrong....like the stand falling apart while the tank is on it. lol.

aquasalt · #11 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by e_baer

Post pics of it! I am glad you stole it!

-I will not be held responsible for anything that that goes wrong....like the stand falling apart while the tank is on it. lol.

Thanks again!

e_baer · #12 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 07:44 PM

Very nice! Looks like you used some better quality wood than I used.

aquasalt · #13 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 08:11 PM

It's amazing what you can do with $20 in materials! I was thinking of staining it. I still have some stain left from when we redid the floors. But I'm not sure this would would take it very well. Besides I kind of like the raw look given that this is a QT tank.

e_baer · #14 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 08:15 PM

Before I put mine in the basement, I was gonna put some nice finishing pllywood in it and stain it. Make little doors and everything, nice trim. But it is in a little "fish room" so I do not need it to look nice.

reefcouple · #15 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 10:56 AM

pretty cool elliot..... i'm always tinkering like that, sometimes its like living in a woodshed