Recent content by al45223

stand frame divedeep, here's some shots of the stand after assembly. Notched the 4x4s to accept the 2x4 frames. 2x2s are more for internal mounting (shelf, door latches) than structural. I did use 'T' braces and corner braces as added insurance. I'm sure this is over engineered but that's a...

Basically the stand is 4x4s for the uprights in the corners, 2x4 frame mounted to those top and bottom 2x2 center uprights in the center front and back, plywood for the inner bottom shelf/floor and on top where the tank sits. I had pics, I'll see if I can locate them for you.

Newbie. I just finished a stand/canopy for a 75g. Comments anyone?

I have a 100g hex. I have cfl lights, 1 dual tube 55w 10000k and 1 dual tube actinic 55w. I have (soft) corals and they are doing well. I have, so far, 1 Hammer with 5 heads, 5 zenia frags that are growing like mad and several tree corals. The tank is 3 ft tall and 25" on each side.

Hi, I am new to the forum. Joined as part of researching diy subjects. I am building a stand/canopy for a 75g. In this research I have discovered some info that might be useful to others. My tank will be F/W community tnk. I have some FL light fixtures I savaged from a construction site. So I...