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My 220 gallon stand is made from 6" aluminum channel, oak skin, and granite top.

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Of course, a big part of any stand is the mechanical stuff in it.

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My electrical is in one leg.

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My testing and dosing equipment in the other leg.

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My 220 gallon stand is made from 6" aluminum channel, oak skin, and granite top.

sketchup stand.PNG


IMG_2411.JPG


IMG_20180311_123310.jpg


IMG_20180311_123908.jpg


rsz_img_20180701_223005.jpg


IMG_20201211_225220.jpg



Of course, a big part of any stand is the mechanical stuff in it.

IMG_20200325_195709.jpg


My electrical is in one leg.

PXL_20210205_164923486.jpg


My testing and dosing equipment in the other leg.

PXL_20210205_165005053.jpg
IMG_2411.JPG IMG_20180311_123908.jpg
Thats an awesome build from the sand to the scape!
 

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Built an all plywood stand for my 55g tank from 3/4" maple veneer ply, pocket screwed and glued together. No other fasteners. Still need to get the doors on it and stain it. First picture is a test fit. Second is before I added the face frame or other extra supports. Third pic is the inside showing the extra strips of ply I added for support.

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Built an all plywood stand for my 55g tank from 3/4" maple veneer ply, pocket screwed and glued together. No other fasteners. Still need to get the doors on it and stain it. First picture is a test fit. Second is before I added the face frame or other extra supports. Third pic is the inside showing the extra strips of ply I added for support.

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Looks great! I like the all-ply build instead of stud frame, thats how id like to do the next one. Keep us updated when its finished!
 

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I built this out of red wood because it doesn't warp and the 4 X 4 legs are pressure treated. All the hardware are hot dipped galvanized steel at least 3/8" but some of it is 1/2" carriage bolts threaded all the way through with nuts. I didn't want any wood on wood where water could get in so I designed this to be very strong and simple. There is no sandwiched wood, plywood or screws.

It is 72" long.

It is behind a movable wall so you don't see any of it.

 
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Latest stand is 2x6 and 2x4 pocket jig construction, with 1/2" modular birch panels that can be removed from both ends with aluminum Z-Clips. The front and back panels are permanently attached for additional stability. I was worried about trying to line up the clips so that everything lined up flush, but it was easier than expected. Highly recommend them! I am still in the process of putting an edgebanding on the corners of the panels.
 

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Nothing special, and my word working skills are..... Non existent?

Just a simple 3/4 birch ply sides with 31/32 CDX ply for the top and bottom. No doors yet in these pics, but I just finished painting it. Sump in one side, and electrical in the other.
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Tank will be tore apart and sat in tubs for 3 days while they put down the new floor you can see in those pics.
 

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Great looking stand and canopy! Do you have plans you’d be willing to share.
Lol, would love too! But, i dont have any plans. Just kinda winged it. I litterally stood in the garage staring at it untill it took shape in my mind, and then translated it to reality(mostly). I can get you some measurements if youd like though and my build thread has a few pics of construction. Let me know if you have specific questions and ill do my best to get you what you need!
 

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Lol, would love too! But, i dont have any plans. Just kinda winged it. I litterally stood in the garage staring at it untill it took shape in my mind, and then translated it to reality(mostly). I can get you some measurements if youd like though and my build thread has a few pics of construction. Let me know if you have specific questions and ill do my best to get you what you need!
Thanks man. Measurements would be great if it’s no trouble.
 
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