DIY AIO tank and stand.

[Jim8o]

As promised..

Here are some pictures of my stand so far.

 

[Jim8o]

And here is some pictures of the tank so far. Hope it inspires some people into building their own.

 

[Peace River]

As promised..

Here are some pictures of my stand so far.

Beautiful! Excellent work!

 

[Jim8o]

So far...

 

[Sethm]

Do you have any more pictures of the stand during the build? I’m looking to build something similar and really like what you did.

 

[Jim8o]

Do you have any more pictures of the stand during the build? I’m looking to build something similar and really like what you did.

I don’t unfortunately. What are you looking for? Maybe I can help?

 

[Jim8o]

Here are some more pics of the build.

 

[Malifry97]

Nice build!

 

[Jim8o]

Nice build!

Thanks Malifry97.

 

[Malifry97]

Thanks Malifry97.

No problem! Keep us posted!

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

Did my calculations work out in the end? Looks fantastic man!

 

[Jim8o]

Did my calculations work out in the end? Looks fantastic man!

Yes, thanks for your help on that part. Made it a lot easier to understand.

 

[PacoPetty]

Wow! That looks amazing!

 

[Jim8o]

Wow! That looks amazing!

Thank you.

 

[Sethm]

I don’t unfortunately. What are you looking for? Maybe I can help?

The frame and panel sides of the cabinet. Is it just a stopped grove with mortise and tenons?
I’ve made a few cabinets but none like that or with feet.

 

[Jim8o]

The frame and panel sides of the cabinet. Is it just a stopped grove with mortise and tenons?
I’ve made a few cabinets but none like that or with feet.

Hi Sethm,

Its essentially 3 face frames with a backing. We used a domino machine - loose tenon is the type of joint I believe. There are lots of videos on the net. Quick and easy cabinet making..


shelf / top of draw and backing of unit made of left over oak finger joint board.

internal cupboard etc is 12mm birch ply with oak edging, the handles are left over bathroom cabinet handles.

I was originally looking at the aqua oak tanks and cabinets... but thought I could make one to the dimensions/design I wanted and save myself quite a bit omoney in the process.

 

[Jim8o]

It’s been a while but here are a few more pics.

 

[Weasel1960]

@Jim8o Nice looking build. I am thinking through options for my build. Long story short i will likely be two separated tanks in a 72” tank. One side will have seahorses and a light bio load and different parameters so I am thinking about doing a custom AIO on that side. It looks like you used acrylic for yours, what did use for glue? How did you determine your chamber sizes, etc.?