Started building a stand.

[ironworker]

Its basic. Im still trying to decide what i want to do on the outside. Im gonna set the tank uo as soon as the paint dries.

 

[redfishbluefish]

FYI, the center brace is not needed and recommend you remove it to ease putting a sump/equipment below. Otherwise, looks great!

 

[ironworker]

FYI, the center brace is not needed and recommend you remove it to ease putting a sump/equipment below. Otherwise, looks great!

This is an all in one system. There wont be anything under it. I will probably wall board it and trim it out. So i can push it againts tge wall giving it a built in look. Its not my first build by far. My next will be about a 100 gal acrylic.

 

[redfishbluefish]

I just took note of your screen name....are you allowed to play with wood? :rolleyes: :eek:

And how come I'm not seeing a nice industrial steel stand, powder coated, with perfect welds? :D

 

[Jason mack]

I just took note of your screen name....are you allowed to play with wood? :rolleyes: :eek:

And how come I'm not seeing a nice industrial steel stand, powder coated, with perfect welds? :D

Hahahahahahahaha !!! Good one

 

[redfishbluefish]

If you're going the sheetrock route, I'd recommend greenboard. It's a water resistant sheetrock. Other then it being slightly thicker (and costing a bit more), it works the same as regular sheetrock.....cutting, screwing, spackling.

 

[ironworker]

If you're going the sheetrock route, I'd recommend greenboard. It's a water resistant sheetrock. Other then it being slightly thicker (and costing a bit more), it works the same as regular sheetrock.....cutting, screwing, spackling.

The first job i ever had was drywall. Haha. And drywall and wood is cheaper than steel tube.i will use steel for my 100 gal. 2 inch tube welded and ground smooth with a coat of industrial and marine enamelfrom sherwin williams. I can build about anything with the proper tools. Thats really my only limitation.

 

[ironworker]

Green board isnt really water resistant. It is mold resistant. The paper is sprayed with an antfungal spray during production. I will have it trimmed and caulked to keep water from seeping into it.

 

[islander84]

Speaking of steel stands i want to build one for my tank