180 g stand build

[frankscimeca]

Bought a used 180g with no stand. Current tank. 60g last pic
1st and 2nd pics of progress of stand

 

[Uncle99]

Looks well built!

 

[frankscimeca]

Looks well built!

Thank you. 2x6 built like an army tank.

 

[fishguy242]

Going to add plywood to top ?

 

[frankscimeca]

Yes and underneath for the sump

 

[Uncle99]

Yes and underneath for the sump

Solid as a rock!
Perfect.
Enjoy

 

[phillyb614]

 

[Asm481]

That looks like the foundation for a sky scraper! Do you have enough room inside?

 

[Dbichler]

Thank you. 2x6 built like an army tank.

I think it could hold an army tank

 

[frankscimeca]

That looks like the foundation for a sky scraper! Do you have enough room inside?

I built stand around the sump . My last builds did not have enough room in sump area. Not this one. My pics are a little behind. I’ll update soon

 

[frankscimeca]

Additionall pic

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Bought a used 180g with no stand. Current tank. 60g last pic
1st and 2nd pics of progress of stand

Very nice looking stand!

 

[frankscimeca]

Getting her wet

 

[marcusar]

Phew. That makes the ordinary level of tank stand overkill look downright flimsy.

 

[frankscimeca]

She’s heavy too.

 

[frankscimeca]

Rock work almost done

 

[William Chiavetta]

Bought a used 180g with no stand. Current tank. 60g last pic
1st and 2nd pics of progress of stand

This is looking great! I'm trying to build my own stand for a 125 and need some tips. Do you have any you're willing to share?

 

[PharmrJohn]

Beautiful! Looks solid. And you have side door access! Great job!

 

[frankscimeca]

You tube is your friend. Plenty of videos. Probably the best was king of diy.
Build on flat even ground
Precise cuts
Harbor freight tools work, levels etc
Pre plan layout ( size, height)
Straight lumber
Wholesale cabinet skin was expensive. Plywood stained would have close to same results
If using a sump filter at bottom of stand -plan stand accordingly. Outside and inside dimensions if using sump. Build stand taller , wider and longer then glass tank.
Trim work critical to finish stand to look good and hides cut flaws

 

[frankscimeca]

This is looking great! I'm trying to build my own stand for a 125 and need some tips. Do you have any you're willing to share?

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