Show me your cool tank stand!

heathd.hd · Jul 27, 2014

So I have some days off coming up next week. Gonna build a new stand. Really intrested in seeing what people have built!

LA_Mixed_Reef · Jul 28, 2014

OK, I will bite.

Raw:

During paint:

Setting up:

I am still in the process of the build, so I do not have pictures of the system running. :neutral:

heathd.hd · Jul 28, 2014

Sweet!

homegrowncoral88 · Jul 28, 2014

Awsome stand.

dbl · Jul 28, 2014

Here's an example of a peninsula stand I recently completed. This is my first adventure in to the saltwater world. All the panels are actually removable for full access on both sides. I did this in lieu of doors for easier access.

matt_97055 · Jul 28, 2014

I still need to finish it. I have been lazy. The panels are birds eye maple and trimed in oak.

Bad Company · Jul 28, 2014

Easy access was key for me. Roughly 30X30X30

Daniel@R2R · Jul 28, 2014

Here's the one I built:

Stand

Canopy

Whole thing (pic was from last year)

Since then I've built a couple of smaller ones for other tanks I've set up.

...but here's the one I drool over...hope Ben doesn't mind me sharing the pic from his build thread:

This thing is AWESOMENESS!

jackson6745 · Jul 28, 2014

Custom cube stand 32x32 and equipment closet

IMG_7196 by rich.colombo, on Flickr

Fish closet by rich.colombo, on Flickr

heathd.hd · Jul 28, 2014

Nice looking stands fellas. Great sumps also.

Nathan2585 · Jul 28, 2014

Just starting my setup. It's a 55 gal tank with a 25 gal Sump. I built the entire setup myself. I still need to add some trim behind the doors I block the light.

Nathan2585 · Jul 28, 2014

Matt_97055 I cut my 4x4 frames the same way. Great support for all that weight!

matt_97055 · Jul 28, 2014

I also used liquid nails and 2.5" screws to hold it together. All the other screws are 3" and the stringers are 10" on center lol. The ply wood top and bottom are liquid nailed and screwed down. Notching the 4x4s is the only way to do it.

Smarriot · Jul 28, 2014

I didn't build mine, but it was important to me that I had easy access, and that it blended well with my other furniture:)

leebauer · Jul 28, 2014

My custom built 65 gallon stand and open top canopy. Brazilian koa hardwood flooring and maple. Front panel pops out with spring magnets .

davocean · Jul 28, 2014

This is my own personal stand built by myself, octo is hand cut, stained glass behind using tank lights, bottom lit by fuge light.
I built a 2x frame and the cabinet is freestanding, I canslide the whole thing out to get to gear if needed, w/out any obstruction.
Wood is African mahogany.

Eckolancer · Jul 28, 2014

I was too lazy and had a company build mine. But it was made to spec including pvc under tank incase of leak in sump.

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Jim Jones · Jul 28, 2014

The structural support of this stand is made of 3/4" plywood and sealed with enamel paint on the inside and covered with travertine marble skin. Tank is 40"x22"x22"

ronreef · Jul 28, 2014

LA_Mixed_Reef said:
OK, I will bite.

Raw:

During paint:

Setting up:

I am still in the process of the build, so I do not have pictures of the system running. :neutral:

Nice stand! I have a metal stand too. What material do you have between your stand and tank? Also, what material are you using between the tank and the ceramic floor? Is that a cermaic floor?

Thanks!

Ron