May 22, 2009 #1 partypalooza5 Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Mar 28, 2009 Messages 1,274 Location Texas Anyone have solid plans for a 55G tank? I need it to be able to house a wet/dry filter underneath.
May 23, 2009 #2 asudavew Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Jan 21, 2009 Messages 365 Location Texas Here's the plans I used for the framing. Reef Central Online Community - DIY Stands Template and Calculator Then I just covered it with 1/4 plywood. I know a few others on this forum used the same plan. It's simple but effective.
Here's the plans I used for the framing. Reef Central Online Community - DIY Stands Template and Calculator Then I just covered it with 1/4 plywood. I know a few others on this forum used the same plan. It's simple but effective.
May 23, 2009 #3 OP OP partypalooza5 Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Mar 28, 2009 Messages 1,274 Location Texas Thanks! xD I'd just rather build one than buy a 150 dollar one at the store.
May 23, 2009 #4 asudavew Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Jan 21, 2009 Messages 365 Location Texas Yeah much cheaper. And better. I used oak for the doors, trim, and plywood so it cost me around $200, but if you want to paint yours.. Probably could build it for 75 or less. Don't forget pics.. ! Dave
Yeah much cheaper. And better. I used oak for the doors, trim, and plywood so it cost me around $200, but if you want to paint yours.. Probably could build it for 75 or less. Don't forget pics.. ! Dave
May 23, 2009 #5 OP OP partypalooza5 Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Mar 28, 2009 Messages 1,274 Location Texas 75 sounds much better. Plus if I build it i know it won't collapse . I shall post pics when I start getting the materials.
75 sounds much better. Plus if I build it i know it won't collapse . I shall post pics when I start getting the materials.