DIY stand / canopy - Aquarium Advice

evercl92 · 10-01-2007, 12:15 PM

Tank - 30g - 30in L x 18in W x 12in H
Home-build stand / canopy

I used spray paint on the interior, and chose a lighter color for the inside of the stand - it will be dark enough in there already. Canopy interior is also spray painted, solid layer of gray/blue then sprinkled black on it.

Stain - bombay mahogany with sealant

Pictures of the stained pieces are after one coat. 2nd coat is currently drying. Next project is rigging the lighting (2 24wt T5HO with reflectors) into the canopy.

After pulling the pics from my camera, I realized I didn't have as many pics along the way as I thought.

More pics to follow in the next few days.

theotheragentm · 10-02-2007, 03:53 PM

Very cool.

evercl92 · 10-02-2007, 10:46 PM

2nd coat applied, which really darkened it up a bit. I'm quite pleased with the turnout.

leoslizards · 10-08-2007, 02:49 AM

Nice job!

How much did it cost to build both the stand and canopy?
I just got my 1st 30g SW tank a couple of days ago and I have to build one for it also.

evercl92 · 10-08-2007, 08:53 AM

Supplies (paint, stain, lumber, plywood, trim, hinges, handles, magnet for door) tallied somewhere around $100.

Next step is to suspend the lighting within the canopy.

leoslizards · 10-09-2007, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evercl92

Supplies (paint, stain, lumber, plywood, trim, hinges, handles, magnet for door) tallied somewhere around $100.

Next step is to suspend the lighting within the canopy.

Wow that's great!

You saved yourself hundreds compared to LFS prices. I noticed that the furniture is more expensive than the tanks themselves.

saltybob · 10-09-2007, 09:35 AM

Nice!!!!

crazyderik · 10-20-2007, 10:08 PM

Wow thats a pretty big undertaking.
I didnt expect the DIY stand to be that complex....nice job!

Plowboy91 · 12-13-2007, 06:17 PM

That turned out really nice! Make sure you post some pictures of the tank once it's up

cccapt · 12-13-2007, 06:24 PM

Very nice job. I make my own stands and canopies also and the only suggestion I have is to paint the inside of your canopy white. Next to a reflector, white is the best color for reflecting light. That dark interior will absorb any excess light.

10-01-2007, 12:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
evercl92 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Groveport, OH Posts: 618 Images: 5	DIY stand / canopy Tank - 30g - 30in L x 18in W x 12in H Home-build stand / canopy I used spray paint on the interior, and chose a lighter color for the inside of the stand - it will be dark enough in there already. Canopy interior is also spray painted, solid layer of gray/blue then sprinkled black on it. Stain - bombay mahogany with sealant Pictures of the stained pieces are after one coat. 2nd coat is currently drying. Next project is rigging the lighting (2 24wt T5HO with reflectors) into the canopy. After pulling the pics from my camera, I realized I didn't have as many pics along the way as I thought. More pics to follow in the next few days. __________________ "... if any one specie does not become modified and improved in a corresponding degree with its competitors, it will soon be exterminated." - Charles Darwin

10-02-2007, 03:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
theotheragentm Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,172	Very cool. __________________ Box of Water - My Personal Musing and Photos on Fish Keeping

10-02-2007, 10:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
evercl92 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Groveport, OH Posts: 618 Images: 5	2nd coat applied, which really darkened it up a bit. I'm quite pleased with the turnout. __________________ "... if any one specie does not become modified and improved in a corresponding degree with its competitors, it will soon be exterminated." - Charles Darwin

10-08-2007, 08:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
evercl92 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Groveport, OH Posts: 618 Images: 5	Supplies (paint, stain, lumber, plywood, trim, hinges, handles, magnet for door) tallied somewhere around $100. Next step is to suspend the lighting within the canopy. __________________ "... if any one specie does not become modified and improved in a corresponding degree with its competitors, it will soon be exterminated." - Charles Darwin

10-09-2007, 09:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
saltybob Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 54	Nice!!!! __________________ 129gal FOWLR Watchman Goby Yellowtail Damsel Blue devil Damsel Zebra turbo Snail 6 Little crabs Some feather dusters 1 Clownfish 1 emerald Crab 1 Choco taco Starfish And a stupid little Molly

10-08-2007, 02:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
leoslizards Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 126	Nice job! How much did it cost to build both the stand and canopy? I just got my 1st 30g SW tank a couple of days ago and I have to build one for it also.

10-20-2007, 10:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
crazyderik Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sharon Springs, NY Posts: 64	Wow thats a pretty big undertaking. I didnt expect the DIY stand to be that complex....nice job!

12-13-2007, 06:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Plowboy91 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Posts: 46	That turned out really nice! Make sure you post some pictures of the tank once it's up

12-13-2007, 06:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
cccapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,282 Images: 2	Very nice job. I make my own stands and canopies also and the only suggestion I have is to paint the inside of your canopy white. Next to a reflector, white is the best color for reflecting light. That dark interior will absorb any excess light. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project

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