Need Help DIY Stand

[odstar]

I want to build my own stand for a 55 gallon aquarium. Does anyone have any pictures or links that would help me out with this endevour? I would really appreciate it.

Thanks

 

[murkywaters]

Read the chronicle threads there are a ton of pics in there to get some ideas.

 

[KimPossible]

Cool, you'll be able to create your own room under the tank. A center brace is difficult to manuver around. What are you planning to do in the stand? Do you want a sump or fuge? a skimmer? other equipment... good for you, plan it out and then build to your needs.

 

[DaveK]

While a stand is not difficult to build, before you do so, price out the materials you'll need. You may find it less expensive to just buy a ready made one.

 

[odstar]

Thanks for the reply guys!!

I do plan on adding a sump/refuge/FS Resevoir w/ATO. I just want enough clearence to do maintence on the sump. Most stands I came across were to short and had that center brace in the front. I rather have the braces in the back and have a huge door in the front. I don't know if that would compromise the structure if I didn't that brace in the front.

I already have 2x4's already and 3/4 plywood.

I just want to see some examples or drawings so I can get an idea of how to construct one.

 

[KimPossible]

Well, you can look and look... measure it out. You want a max/min length...I know that I wished I would have accounted for more equipment under my stand...Good Luck !

 

[sasquatch]

I would suggest a solid bottom with a good 3 to 4 '' raised waterproof lip, this has saved my floors a couple of times, run a bead of paintable sealer around the base and paint it, also try and make the end panels removable.Steve

 

[murkywaters]

In regards to the front center brace ,I think you could build it sufficiently using a double header and jack studs. If you were still concerned you could supplement the header with a metal angle.

 

[kinghokus420]

heres the one i'm building for a 135. 2x4's and 1/4" oak ply

it still looks like this. Im at almost 200$ to this point.

 

[Triggerjay]

I have built several for 55g's... I do not have any pics of them, but I will do a google sketchup...Their easy.. but the ones I have built did not have room for anything larger than a 10g or a 20L for a sump...

Jason

 

[TDEVIL]

here is a site that might help

FishandTips.com: do it yourself aquarium stands

Jay