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Old 05-31-2004, 09:38 PM   #1
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Two Tier Stand

I just finished cleaning up the plans for my 2 tier stand. I thought I would share the plans with everyone here. Per the plans it will hold two 29 gallon tanks. I have a 20 on top and a 29 below but it will easily hold more weight.

here is what the finished stand looks like


here are the detailed plans to build it

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Old 05-31-2004, 09:46 PM   #2
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I would want the lower to be tighter to the tank with maybe a flip up panel for maintenance, and an enclosure around the top tank for symmetry.
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looks very nice! I second bearfan's comment on the panel for access, but instead of wood, use another piece of the black cloth you have on the side and make a curtain of sorts to hang over the open area above the tank.
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The original design was for a tank that was 8 inches (I think) taller than the 29 that I have on there now...

But a slight mishap left that tank in pieces on my basement floor. I was moving some stuff around in my basement and the tank was empty sitting down there on some boxes. I went to move a 8' 2x4 and wasnt watching the other end as I turned. I ended up nocking over the tank and it took a 4' plunge to my hard concrete basement floor.
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it took a 4' plunge to my hard concrete basement floor

Maybe you'll be able to find another one in the future.
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it took a 4' plunge to my hard concrete basement floor

Maybe you'll be able to find another one in the future.
I dont think it will be that easy, it was an uncommon size that I bought used somewhere.
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