Hello all. I used to build aquarium stands and canopies in the late 1990's. So, when I decided to get back into owning a reef tank I built my stand out of Hard White Maple (I am an avid wood worker with a well equipped shop). I have received several complements on it and a local reef store has agreed to putting one of my stands on display in their shop (consignment). My intent is to make high quality stands from hardwood, which is different than most commercially available stands, which are plywood or MDF.
I would love to have inputs from experienced reef tank owners about what features a high end stand should include. Here are my initial thoughts:
Set the height at 32"
Include a safety strap to hook to the wall.
Have a compartment doors large enough to store a 5 gallon water container or a sump.
Have drawers to store water testing supplies with a vial holder for testing.
I would really like to hear what else would be good to have.
Also, are canopies in or out of style. I built a light stand for mine instead of a canopy.
I have 50 board feet of Cherry ready to build the stand to put in the reef store.
Thanks in advance.
Phil
I would love to have inputs from experienced reef tank owners about what features a high end stand should include. Here are my initial thoughts:
Set the height at 32"
Include a safety strap to hook to the wall.
Have a compartment doors large enough to store a 5 gallon water container or a sump.
Have drawers to store water testing supplies with a vial holder for testing.
I would really like to hear what else would be good to have.
Also, are canopies in or out of style. I built a light stand for mine instead of a canopy.
I have 50 board feet of Cherry ready to build the stand to put in the reef store.
Thanks in advance.
Phil