DIY 55g tank stand - need help

[xxStLxx]

I have a 55g TruVu that is almost done, I just need to build a stand that will be able to support it and house a 20g long breeder tank that I've turned into a sump underneath it. It will also need enough head room to house 2 BRS reactors, and enough head room to be able to easily lift up the top of the protein skimmer to change out the skim-mate cup.

I was wondering if anyone would have any dimension ideas and building materials possibilities. As it is for a SW reef set up I'm sure Ill have to paint or lacquer the outside of the wood a few coats so it doesn't fall victim to humidity and salt creep.

Any help would be great thanks

 

[Xand3r]

I have never build a stand for any of my tanks, but I know you can use some 2 X 4 for the skeleton/base and then you just have to be creative. Dimensions, about 50 l X 15 w X 36 high. But once again, I have never built one, hopefully some one else will reply.

 

[Xand3r]

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f20/diy-stand-plans-2687.html

 

[xxStLxx]

Thanks for the link, I found another one as well through my LFS. Though I'm going to wait till after the holidays to build it, as I'll have more time then

 

[bskerrichard27]

I just finished a stand and canapy for my 55 gallon I used grade a spruce then sanded and stained it ill post pics if u like

 

[bskerrichard27]

I'm a carpenter by trade so ask anything u like and ill help if u lived near me id build it for you

 

[bskerrichard27]

This is bare 2x4 frame screwed and drilled and doweled every joint for strength

 

[bskerrichard27]

This is finished product

 

[xxStLxx]

Wow thats beautiful. What area are you near? And Ill draw out the plans that I found and modified slightly to meet my needs and post it up here.

 

[bskerrichard27]

I'm in inverness Florida. It's by ocala

 

[xxStLxx]

Darn lol. I wish. I'm in northern California by Sacramento

 

[philab1709]

I have some step by step on my profile I just built for my 55

 

[xxStLxx]

It looks nice, looks simple enough. I'll try it out see how it goes. I like your structure. Mine has to be wide to fit the sump under it. I have to wait till after the holidays when I have time to do it.