building the stand for our 285g

Alan&Rene · Feb 3, 2009

this is my first stand so be gentle...lol

it is 8'x2'x3'

:bigsmile:

ironman · Feb 4, 2009

#1 - Strength
#2 - Level
#3 - Beauty

If you get #1 and #2 correct you can always make it #3 later!
Make sure it is very stought, that tank with water will be very heavy. Make sure the surface the tank sits on is square and level, tanks that long will crack easily if the stand doesnt hold the tank level and square.
Looking good, keep us updated

Alan&Rene · Feb 4, 2009

Thank You I will post more as I go. I think it will be strong enough i am using all pressure treated lumber and 3/4 inch plywood.

with double support at all corners.

ironman said:
#1 - Strength
#2 - Level
#3 - Beauty

If you get #1 and #2 correct you can always make it #3 later!
Make sure it is very stought, that tank with water will be very heavy. Make sure the surface the tank sits on is square and level, tanks that long will crack easily if the stand doesnt hold the tank level and square.
Looking good, keep us updated

Alan&Rene · Feb 4, 2009

Alan&Rene · Feb 4, 2009

todays progress.......

Alan&Rene · Feb 4, 2009

Alan&Rene · Feb 4, 2009

Alan&Rene · Feb 4, 2009

doors will be the last thing added after the tank is up and running.

revhtree · Feb 5, 2009

Looking great!

scouncil · Feb 5, 2009

Wow! Fast work and it looks great!! Just don't forget to polyurethane the bottom and inside of the stand a TON since you know it's going to get wet. I know you are using durable materials, but the better protection, the better/longer it will last. When is the tank arriving?

Wild1 · Feb 5, 2009

Hi; I know im hijacking but as a noob when I built my stand approx 2 yrs ago I didnt paint or seal the inside, is it possible to do it now with everything up & running & if so how do I go about it? Thanx in advance....Johnnie

revhtree · Feb 5, 2009

Yes but I would use KILLZ on the inside of the stand.

AlexStinson · Feb 5, 2009

I know ya'll are probably tired, but I wanna see a pick with some water in the tank!

And has the marble problem come to resolution?

Alan&Rene · Feb 6, 2009

yes very tired. finished at 2:45am it is up and running. havent figured out the marbles yet. one side of the light power supply doesnt work. and one light bulb is bad. grrrrrrr.... loading pics now.