I did not incorporate any steel in the construction. I haven't figured out how to weld yet and am still learning how to work with wood. I did include extra 2x4s and lots of glue in the top platform, also the back of the stand is a single sheet of 3/4" ply to keep the construction very rigid to avoid any problems.
DIY STANDS
- Thread starter ImAGMan
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heres a pic of my stand.
It is made of welded steel angle, my 55 standard tank is on top. the bottom shelf is strong enough to hold another tank of ~55 gallons altough the dimensions will have to be somewhat odd to fit in. In retrospect, I should have put a second shelf higher so I could add another tank on the second level. the last level is a bit to low for a tank, unless it is really really tall.
The container in the stand might someday be my sump(although I doubt it) b/c I would have to reinforce it. I will probably end up with a 20 gallon or 33 long on the bottom shelf(to serve as a sump) and maybe a 10 to use as a QT tank.
I need to enclose the front area too, when I built the sump. I am thinking of drilling holes in the angle and attaching hinges so I can put two doors on it. If I am motivated enough, I am going to do a mosiac tile pattern over the doors, and enclose the remaining sides. I will leave the back open. It would look cool to see the doors covered in mosiac art.
I am probably going to construct another stand, similar to this one, for a 33 long or 20 long with one shelf below for sump.
I think the stand turned out nice, the black matched the color of the tank. I didn't realize it looks so much like a stock stand though, until after I did an ebay search for stands. It is not really difficult to make if you have access to the right tools.
It is made of welded steel angle, my 55 standard tank is on top. the bottom shelf is strong enough to hold another tank of ~55 gallons altough the dimensions will have to be somewhat odd to fit in. In retrospect, I should have put a second shelf higher so I could add another tank on the second level. the last level is a bit to low for a tank, unless it is really really tall.
The container in the stand might someday be my sump(although I doubt it) b/c I would have to reinforce it. I will probably end up with a 20 gallon or 33 long on the bottom shelf(to serve as a sump) and maybe a 10 to use as a QT tank.
I need to enclose the front area too, when I built the sump. I am thinking of drilling holes in the angle and attaching hinges so I can put two doors on it. If I am motivated enough, I am going to do a mosiac tile pattern over the doors, and enclose the remaining sides. I will leave the back open. It would look cool to see the doors covered in mosiac art.
I am probably going to construct another stand, similar to this one, for a 33 long or 20 long with one shelf below for sump.
I think the stand turned out nice, the black matched the color of the tank. I didn't realize it looks so much like a stock stand though, until after I did an ebay search for stands. It is not really difficult to make if you have access to the right tools.
