DIY Stand

cheseboy · 08-15-2005, 04:26 PM

Anyone know where I can get plans to make a 55g stand with the simplest possible design? The only thing I found is someone explaining in general the best way to make good aquarium stands.

http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/People/Darn/darn2.html

**fish_doc** · 08-15-2005, 07:03 PM

If you are not worried about looks. You can pick up some concrete blocks cheap for the legs then just build a 2x frame to set on top for support of the tank all the way around. I have used this set up on one of my 55gallon tanks for years without any problems.

maxpayne_lhp · 08-15-2005, 09:40 PM

My stand was a cut-out of a shelf (make sure to ask your parents first lol) so it had been made before the glass tank was orderd. I simply cut off the top structure and flattened the joints. Also I put on a coat of paint.

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08-15-2005, 07:03 PM	#2
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,834	If you are not worried about looks. You can pick up some concrete blocks cheap for the legs then just build a 2x frame to set on top for support of the tank all the way around. I have used this set up on one of my 55gallon tanks for years without any problems. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

08-15-2005, 09:40 PM	#3
maxpayne_lhp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 2,174	My stand was a cut-out of a shelf (make sure to ask your parents first lol) so it had been made before the glass tank was orderd. I simply cut off the top structure and flattened the joints. Also I put on a coat of paint. __________________ ~Nam Nguyen~

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