Am I forgetting anything? 3/4 maple plywood stand.

[Townes_Van_Camp]

I’m just about finished with the stand for my 14 gal IM peninsula. Before I trim it out and stain, what would you add? What extra holes would you cut? Etc etc.

External equipment: ATO and reservoir, Mame skimmer collection cup, Mame skimmer air pump. That’s it, no sump, no nothing.

I have recessed the back panel to leave wired and controllers hidden yet accessible. I have also punched out holes for hoses and wires that go to the external equipment.

Inside I have the top shelf for the external equipment, bottom shelf for whatever.

Door gets no hinges. I have wire bezels for the holes in the back panel.

Make your recommendations, please!

 

[theatrus]

Lower section doesn't need any wire holes? I'd add one, plug it if you don't use it.

 

[Mywifeisgunnakillme]

If it was me, i might have the plywood on the bottom set on a solid piece of wood. Marine grade or not, plywood likes to split when wet and by sealing the bottom cut and elevating a little, that might help longevity.

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

If it was me, i might have the plywood on the bottom set on a solid piece of wood. Marine grade or not, plywood likes to split when wet and by sealing the bottom cut and elevating a little, that might help longevity.

I like it. Good idea.

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

Lower section doesn't need any wire holes? I'd add one, plug it if you don't use it.

I have so many plugs it’s not even funny. May as well pinch another hole, good call.

 

[Jekyl]

Could get really fancy and add rollers for the shelves. Easy to pull equipment out for maintenance

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

Could get really fancy and add rollers for the shelves. Easy to pull equipment out for maintenance

Too late shelves are glued and screwed.

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

I know what it needs. An LED strip inside for visibility. I am a night shift guy so when it’s dark, my tank lights are on and I typically use those to see because I’m too lazy to flip the switch 17 ft away.

 

[Jekyl]

I know what it needs. An LED strip inside for visibility. I am a night shift guy so when it’s dark, my tank lights are on and I typically use those to see because I’m too lazy to flip the switch 17 ft away.

Maybe a battery powered one that you tap on and off. Use them in my hunting blind.

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

Maybe a battery powered one that you tap on and off. Use them in my hunting blind.

I was thinking one that I plug in but was gonna use a contact switch so that when I open it, the light comes on.

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

Maybe a battery powered one that you tap on and off. Use them in my hunting blind.

You were right by the way. I had no idea how good the battery life was on those.

 

[sharpimage]

4x4s in all 4 corners to hold the weight.

Nice woodworking

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

Looks great. Only thing I can come up with is maybe a little more ventilation if there’s gonna be water on the inside.

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

Lol. I was thinking about an exoskeleton made of 80x80 t slot. Should I still do the 4x’s? Pressure treated or not?

 

[Jekyl]

Lol. I was thinking about an exoskeleton made of 80x80 t slot. Should I still do the 4x’s? Pressure treated or not?

I have a 90 gallon and didn't use any 4x4s

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

Looks great. Only thing I can come up with is maybe a little more ventilation if there’s gonna be water on the inside.

Just my ATO bucket, but it’s sealed. Still not a bad idea.

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

I have a 90 gallon and didn't use any 4x4s

I was playing. 3/4 maple ply is almost over kill for a 14 gal AIO

 

[sharpimage]

I was playing. 3/4 maple ply is almost over kill for a 14 gal AIO

My 300 was on 3/4 ply.