Stand build 40G aquatop

tirish

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Starting my build on the stand for my recently purchased used 40 gallon aquatop. 3/4 Baltic birch ply. Will be painted with a white oak top when complete.

I’ve built quite a few cabinets. Never for an aquarium though. Feel like I could have done without the center panel but felt better putting it in for the added strength.

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Starting my build on the stand for my recently purchased used 40 gallon aquatop. 3/4 Baltic birch ply. Will be painted with a white oak top when complete.

I’ve built quite a few cabinets. Never for an aquarium though. Feel like I could have done without the center panel but felt better putting it in for the added strength.

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Is the center panel glued in? Yes, you could safely have done without it, and if possible I'd remove it and have the space for gear instead 🙂
 
Is the center panel glued in? Yes, you could safely have done without it, and if possible I'd remove it and have the space for gear instead 🙂
It is glued. I really won’t have much as the unit is a AIO. Planning to put shelving in when complete.
 

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