DIY_Dad
Aquarium Advice Regular
My Son and I are new fairly new to this group...and a lot has happened since we joined.
In the last 3 months we started up a 29g planted community, a 20g planted community and within the week, my Son will be inheriting a 75g setup minus the stand. (Our immediate plan is to convert the 29g into a sump and transfer plants et al to the 75g.)
Since I don’t have the funds for a store bought stand that I feel can comfortably hold 1000 lbs...and the fact that I’m a glutton for punishment! ? we decided a peninsula style stand was in our future!
Construction Supply List;
(9) 2”x4” - 8’ prime stud ($3.11) $27.99
(1) 2”x2” - 8’ pine strip $2.25
(1) construction adh $4.99
(1) plastic wood filler $5.28
(1) 5lbs 3” Ext screws $28.98
(4) 3/4” pvc trim ($3.38) $13.52
(1) 4’x8’ - 3/16” bead board $19.77
(1) Qrt Enamel paint - Satin Blk $8.46
(1) foam & nap roller $6.97
Tank Supply List;
(4) 1” bulkhead fittings $10.99
(1) 3/4” check valve $7.99
(1) 10pc diamond bit saw $8.99
(DIY- tray drip sump to follow)
Apologies if I’m being verbose at this point! Lol
My son and I hand selected each stud for straightness. This will make construction and leveling the build much easier. The design I chose to build will accommodate a 75g, 90g or 110 x-high. I also decided to pre paint prior to final assembly.
In the last 3 months we started up a 29g planted community, a 20g planted community and within the week, my Son will be inheriting a 75g setup minus the stand. (Our immediate plan is to convert the 29g into a sump and transfer plants et al to the 75g.)
Since I don’t have the funds for a store bought stand that I feel can comfortably hold 1000 lbs...and the fact that I’m a glutton for punishment! ? we decided a peninsula style stand was in our future!
Construction Supply List;
(9) 2”x4” - 8’ prime stud ($3.11) $27.99
(1) 2”x2” - 8’ pine strip $2.25
(1) construction adh $4.99
(1) plastic wood filler $5.28
(1) 5lbs 3” Ext screws $28.98
(4) 3/4” pvc trim ($3.38) $13.52
(1) 4’x8’ - 3/16” bead board $19.77
(1) Qrt Enamel paint - Satin Blk $8.46
(1) foam & nap roller $6.97
Tank Supply List;
(4) 1” bulkhead fittings $10.99
(1) 3/4” check valve $7.99
(1) 10pc diamond bit saw $8.99
(DIY- tray drip sump to follow)
Apologies if I’m being verbose at this point! Lol
My son and I hand selected each stud for straightness. This will make construction and leveling the build much easier. The design I chose to build will accommodate a 75g, 90g or 110 x-high. I also decided to pre paint prior to final assembly.