stand build

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...

Hey guys, I am looking to build a new stand with a canopy for my 75g tank. Anyone now where I could find some plans or ideas. My idea for the stand frame would be 4x4s and 2x4s. Any ideas would be greater appreciated!

For a smaller tank (48x24x20) can I put white starboard between the stand and tank instead of using plywood? Anyone else done this and have photos? I don’t need a foam pad due to the aquarium being acrylic and the stand will be true and level. Tyia

Hi everyone. Im considering possibly getting a Fluval Flex 32.5 for a first tank. What recommendations does everyone have for a stand? I'm not a fan of the stand sold by Fluval, and pretty much everything else I see measures 30 inches (or is sized up for a large tank). What's everyone else...

WHITE PVC DRIP TRAY FOR SALE It's made from 1/2 inch white pvc It's 64inch long x 24inch wide x 4 inch high It was intended to be the "catch all" tray to sit inside my 6foot stand ( but the build was canceled) It's pvc, it's fully sealed at all the seams and holds water. Based on calculations...

Hello all! I have just started building a new stand for my new 100 gallon mixed reef. I’ll be posting my progress and would love some feedback as this is my first stand I’ve ever built. Plan is to add 1/2” plywood on back/sides w/3/4” top sheet as well. Here are some Photos of what I got done...

Hello all. Currently building a new system. I am in the process of building a new stand. Bottom is 3/4 plywood. Sides are furniture panel and 3/4 plywood. Cross members are 1x6. Doubled up my question is. I want to make it look more like furniture. So I want to add feet 6 of them. stwnd has...

Hello, everyone! After searching for an affordable tank stand without success, I decided to design my own. Through a family member, I have access to the tools necessary to construct this build. That said, I have never built something like this and am seeking feedback from the community to make...

Hey everyone. So I tore down my old tank and moved from an apartment into a house. I had a large closet space facing the front door that I dreamed of building a display tank into. I then took the plunge!! Everything is custom built from scratch except for the display tank, sump, and equipment...

Hey guys I’m not sure if this is the correct thread for this…. But I have a question on a stand. I have attached a picture of my 40 gallon breeder setup but I just purchased my first house and am upgrading to a 75 gallon. Can I do the same stand setup with this bigger tank? It will be setup...

after a quick preliminary search on the forum, i wasn't able to find much. does anyone in Australia have any experience with companies that build fish tank stands with the t-slot aluminum material? there aren't any companies here like Framing Tech who offer pre built stands... any idea of...

Hi Guys, I had my friend who is a lifelong professional welder by trade weld a stand for me. The stand will be supporting my new 84"x36"x25"tall tank (330g). The stand is sturdy and heavy with 2" tubing. My only question is in regards to no bottom support, will this lead to the stand...

I am planning a stand build for my 90 that will have more space below for a bigger sump and an equipment cabinet, can I see some ways reef ready owners have done this, or ideas to help? I need to make sure the braces are not in the way of the plumbing that will come thru the top of the stand...

I bought a 29 gallon tank a few months back for a QT tank. I had it up for awhile on a bare bones 2x4 frame. It only took a week or two to decide I need shelving to hold the tank stuff in. However, during this time I had to replace half my fence and I had about a dozen left over cedar pickets...

Hey all! It's been a while since I've been on the forums, but I have moved homes this year and want to get all (at least the majority) of the tanks I've accumulated on as few racks as possible for now. There are a few that have individual stands (my 125, a 33, the 150 will get a new stand), but...

So I finally won the rights to a few feet of space in my office lol... wife let me get rid of a piece of furniture. 3 ft tank seemed like a perfect fit so I have been bouncing between ordering a planet cristaline, innovative marine 75 int, reefer 300xl. Still may go that route, but wanted...

In the process of quarantining away from my aquarium, and in the very near future moving, I decided to build a new system for my fish/corals that will last at least the two years on my next lease. My fiancé is not completely on board with the idea of going bigger for the aquarium, so I convinced...

Hi all, I bought this stand alone cabinet for my 10 gallon reef tank because it had almost the exact dimensions of my tank, perfect right? But there’s this groove around the edge and I’m worried about the tank not sitting flat on it and the glass having issues. I just want to know if you guys...

Hey everyone. I’m building a stand for a tank I got a while back and I’ve been trying to see how to get a similar quality feel to something such as the Red Sea Reefer Stand. So far, I’ve found out that the doors are epoxy coated, but doing that in a home setting would take a lot of materials and...

Yup “downsized” I had a 300-gallon mixed reef about 5 years until Hurricane Irma did me in. My tank would not survive, I couldn’t recover and I could afford to start from scratch. Been out for 2 years, but enough of these woes and on to the good stuff. I am excited to come back but I am...

The build started unexpectedly when I was able to get a 180 gallon tank locally being sold by another reefer. I have been building it slowly. Here's the progress so far, but there's a lot of work that still remains. Current Tanks: 80 gallon Deep Blue 50 gallon Low Boy The plan is to set up...

Just wanted to start a build thread, I've had a few people ask where to follow along and for me to do a build thread. I post everything on my Instagram bur not everyone has an IG. Here it goes! Any questions just ask. It'll be mostly pics.

Prelude: This build actually has it's origins back in July of 2018 with a decision to try out a saltwater aquarium. I have had a fair number of years keeping fresh water tanks, but really nothing too involved even there. After a lot of research, with help from members at Reef2Reef, the first...

Next week I will be getting together with my welder to design and plan my stand for my upcoming 120 build. I'd like some input from folks on what you like or dislike in a steel stand and if there is anything I need to take into consideration. I have a 60 cube with a sump now and my big gripe...

I know this would be my second 225 g aquarium purchase. I had started the other build but it’s been a stand still. (Time)(a lot is need for the tank) This is a shorter but wider and taller tank then my other one. I will be getting this done a lot quicker as it’s easier to turn around. It just...