Double aquarium stand

[Grish]

Well I live in a smaller home but am addicted to aquariums. With my recently acquired 125 gallon aquarium I had to figure out a way to make the best use of the limited space. I decided to do a DIY double aquarium stand. I finished building it yesterday. All I have left to do is varnish it and then I am going to start a fish less cycle. My wife's 55 gallon gold fish tank will be going on the top where the elk antlers are and my 125 going on the bottom.

 

[Grish]

Here is the finished stand with the 125 gallon cycling.

 

[aquandrew]

very nice stand, looks like you put a lot of work into it.

 

[Oscar98]

Well I live in a smaller home but am addicted to aquariums. With my recently acquired 125 gallon aquarium I had to figure out a way to make the best use of the limited space. I decided to do a DIY double aquarium stand. I finished building it yesterday. All I have left to do is varnish it and then I am going to start a fish less cycle. My wife's 55 gallon gold fish tank will be going on the top where the elk antlers are and my 125 going on the bottom.

I did the same thing! 55 on top and bottom

 

[Grish]

Thanks aquandrew! Between my wife and I we had about 30 hours invested into it. We have the deal that I build things strong and she gets to make it pretty. In other words I did all the cutting and assembling and she does all the sanding and varnishing.

 

[aquandrew]

Thanks aquandrew! Between my wife and I we had about 30 hours invested into it. We have the deal that I build things strong and she gets to make it pretty. In other words I did all the cutting and assembling and she does all the sanding and varnishing.

wow 30 hours?!? i wish i had the equipment to build my own stands. well at least you didn't have to do all the work what are you planning on putting in the 125?

 

[Grish]

A tiger oscar, a pair of green terrors, a bristlenose pleco, a pair of green severum, and a striped raphael.

 

[aquandrew]

A tiger oscar, a pair of green terrors, a bristlenose pleco, a pair of green severum, and a striped raphael.

awesome, sounds like a great tank!! don't forget to post more pictures as it progresses

 

[Grish]

I did the same thing! 55 on top and bottom

Did you build the stand yourself? And what are you putting in them?

 

[Oscar98]

Did you build the stand yourself? And what are you putting in them?

Yep built myself. They are currently stocked. Just dont have a current pic.
There both grow-out tanks. In the top i have a 6-7" silver arowana, female convict and a bn pleco. Bottom i have divided. One side has 6 1" red terror. Other side has a 4" synspilium and a 4" salvini

 

[Grish]

I just couldn't justify the prices for some of the double aquarium stands I found online... So I applied my construction skills from my younger years and built one that I like better for a fraction the cost. And I have always wanted a silver arowana but none of the LFS in my rural neck of the woods can order one for me.

 

[Oscar98]

I just couldn't justify the prices for some of the double aquarium stands I found online... So I applied my construction skills from my younger years and built one that I like better for a fraction the cost. And I have always wanted a silver arowana but none of the LFS in my rural neck of the woods can order one for me.

I traded 4 1.5"-2" jaguar cichlids and a 12" tinfoil barb for mine. I also have a 150g tank

 

[Grish]

I have another 55 gallon aquarium that I am going to turn into a planted dwarf gourami tank. I have never done a planted aquarium so it will be an adventure.

 

[Oscar98]

I have another 55 gallon aquarium that I am going to turn into a planted dwarf gourami tank. I have never done a planted aquarium so it will be an adventure.

Ya. I like panted but the fish i keep would rip the plants up.

 

[Buu]

Here is the finished stand with the 125 gallon cycling.

I love it! Y'all did such a great job. And it has such character.

 

[Grish]

I love it! Y'all did such a great job. And it has such character.

Thanks Buu!

 

[Grish]

Got it aquascaped today! Very happy with how it turned out!

 

[Grish]

Got the glass for the top of the aquarium today and my water parameters are coming along nicely. I am thinking another week or so and I will be able to start moving fish in.

 

[aquandrew]

looking good!!!

 

[Oscar98]

Awesome!!