YES!! I'm so happy! (DIY stand?)

[partypalooza5]

Well first off, I get to keep my 29G tank!
I'm ultra happy!

The only thing is I need to make a new stand.

I have seen plans and stuff for totally DIY stands.

I went to the home depot tonight and saw unfinished cabinets. One was only like 50 bucks (clearence) My question is: will it be pretty sturdy if I put MDF on the top? If not can I reinforce the corners maybe?

Its totally open underneath but there are doors and two drawers at the top.

Any ideas?

 

[Speakerman]

29 gallons of water weighs about 250 lbs. your not going to have a huge problem with the stand not being strong enough. If you screw down a peice of MDF to the top that should be fine. I'd seal the MDF though, it swells once it gets too much exposure to moisture from the tank.

 

[CaptainAhab]

'I'd seal the MDF though, it swells once it gets too much exposure to moisture from the tank.'

Great advice....

 

[partypalooza5]

Thanks I'll get to home depot this weekend and get deh stuff.