Diy stand for 160g

[Bacon505]

almost done with my stand. Comment anf feed back apreciated.
Basic 2x6 top and 2x4 bottom. Skin with 3/4 melamine board with side control pannel.

 

[Bacon505]

The almost complete pix of the stand

 

[Bacon505]

The inside of my stand. With 60x30x39” of space, i can more freely inside the stand. Feels nice for a change with all the inside space

 

[samnaz]

looks great! how do you get inside? are the panels removable?

 

[clk51212]

nice work love the controller section.

 

[Bacon505]

looks great! how do you get inside? are the panels removable?

Oh haha the front side of the stand has 2 big doors. Couldnt take pix of it because its facing the patio door atm.

 

[Palyzoa]

This is the nicest diy stand I've seen!

 

[Bacon505]

This is the nicest diy stand I've seen!

Haha thanks, second time building aquarium stand.

 

[Rob.B.]

The almost complete pix of the stand

Makes me feel like I’m in a strip club...

Love it!

Just when you think you’ve seen it all someone takes it to the next level.

Looks great...

 

[Bacon505]

Makes me feel like I’m in a strip club...

Love it!

Just when you think you’ve seen it all someone takes it to the next level.

Looks great...

Thank you, i tried

 

[Rob.B.]

Thank you, i tried

Absolutely awesome stand, looks very kewl....

It’s one thing making a box but actually being creative and taking it to the next level..

[emoji6]

 

[Bacon505]

I’m trying to save money so i like yo diy on what i can

 

[Rob.B.]

I’m trying to save money so i like yo diy on what i can

And to boot you know you have a solid stand with no short cuts.

You never know what your buying or having made...

Solid [emoji1303]

 

[Bacon505]

Hahha thanks

 

[captainsmitty]

The almost complete pix of the stand

What did you use to give the illumination to the corners? Nice effect I would like to try it!!

 

[Bacon505]

What did you use to give the illumination to the corners? Nice effect I would like to try it!!

its color acrylic rod, you can find them on ebay fairly cheap. you can also buy the vinyl strip if you're looking for square one. I was going to outside the control window with vinyl but still haven't decided yet

 

[Matsu49]

Love the creativity and planning on the stand. Can't wait to see the final product with everything setup.

 

[Bacon505]

Love the creativity and planning on the stand. Can't wait to see the final product with everything setup.

Thank you

 

[don_chuwish]

Very cool look. Seal up the edges of the melamine REALLY well. Even at that I expect you'll have problems with moisture absorption and swelling at some point. I have chip board panels around mine too but they are fully encased in Formica - so far so good.

 

[Bacon505]

Very cool look. Seal up the edges of the melamine REALLY well. Even at that I expect you'll have problems with moisture absorption and swelling at some point. I have chip board panels around mine too but they are fully encased in Formica - so far so good.

Thanks, my current tank is build the same way and going for 3.5 years with no issue.