diy stand and canopy - Aquarium Advice

crabguy · 02-13-2007, 07:04 PM

here are pics of a stand and canopy for a 30 gal hex and a stand for my 52 gal flat back hex.

Ketso · 02-13-2007, 07:35 PM

Nice Job!

Man! I wish I had my garage/shop back! Seeing things like this makes me want to make some sawdust.

rich311k · 02-13-2007, 07:39 PM

Nice looking stands.

Sicklid · 02-13-2007, 08:12 PM

Got a lot of people out there looking for examples of hex canopies... finally they have a nice one to study! I like the chunk of driftwood in the long tank, too... where did you get that piece, crabguy?

kennef · 02-13-2007, 08:15 PM

crabguy!! your hex canopy looks awesome!! you should market the plans!! seriously i need a canopy for my 60 hex... maybe you could give us some pointers!!

redswi · 02-13-2007, 08:57 PM

Looks good....What kind of lighting do you have in the hex

Ketso,,, It's only winter,,,,the sawdust will keep you warm

Ketso · 02-13-2007, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redswi

Looks good....What kind of lighting do you have in the hex

Ketso,,, It's only winter,,,,the sawdust will keep you warm

The problem isnt staying warm now. It's staying dry. Have freezing rain and hoping the power doesnt go out!

Good thing I dont have fish yet.

sorry for the off topic banter here. I'm done.

crabguy · 02-14-2007, 09:30 AM

the piece of driftwood was from pet solutions online, paid $11.00 when shipping was free. as for the hex canopy, i first made a tracing of the top of the tank using 3/8 inch plywood, then made the cuts on a table saw. now i had a hex shaped top. i then used poplar wood from home depot for the six sides. i laid the top on a table and just butted the sides after they were cut approximately to size at right angles facing up. i just kind of eye balled the angles for the corners and traced the lines and then used a belt sander to make the corners. it wasn't perfect but close. used wood putty and thin screws to attach the pieces. i used u tube compact flour. lights from ace hardware with a double ended socket. i will try to post detail pics soon.

02-13-2007, 07:35 PM	#2
Ketso Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio Posts: 197	Nice Job! Man! I wish I had my garage/shop back! Seeing things like this makes me want to make some sawdust. __________________ Cheers! Ketso 55 gallon Planted - Tank Log DIY Hood 96w 6500K Rena Filstar Xp3

02-13-2007, 08:57 PM	#6
redswi Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 251	Looks good....What kind of lighting do you have in the hex Ketso,,, It's only winter,,,,the sawdust will keep you warm __________________ 40gal community - wet/dry/sump -1.8wpg - planted w/Brazilian Sword,Melon Sword,Anacharis,Bannana plant,Crypt,Hornwort,Java moss Fish - 3 Neons-1 Chocolate Albino Pleco-1 Gold Spot Pleco-2 Lavender Gouramis 55 gal QT/Breeder/Experiment http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=91209 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=95417

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rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,850 Images: 35	Nice looking stands.

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crabguy Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 63	the piece of driftwood was from pet solutions online, paid $11.00 when shipping was free. as for the hex canopy, i first made a tracing of the top of the tank using 3/8 inch plywood, then made the cuts on a table saw. now i had a hex shaped top. i then used poplar wood from home depot for the six sides. i laid the top on a table and just butted the sides after they were cut approximately to size at right angles facing up. i just kind of eye balled the angles for the corners and traced the lines and then used a belt sander to make the corners. it wasn't perfect but close. used wood putty and thin screws to attach the pieces. i used u tube compact flour. lights from ace hardware with a double ended socket. i will try to post detail pics soon.