Ok sounds good to me lol. I can understand that. I do wanna put a top on mine though. You guys probably get the same stupid questions over and over I'm glad to get the real info from you guys!! Def. A novice here and it's information like that that I appreciate the most!
First attempt diy need advice: 72 gall aquarium stand
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Ok sounds good to me lol. I can understand that. I do wanna put a top on mine though. You guys probably get the same stupid questions over and over I'm glad to get the real info from you guys!! Def. A novice here and it's information like that that I appreciate the most!
mfdrookie516
Aquarium Free - 2+ Years
if you want a top, cut some 1/2" or 3/4" plywood and either have it flush with the top of the stand, or recess it to cover the top of the trim at the bottom... one of mine is made so the tank sits about 1/2" below the top of the stand and has a sheet of 3/4" plywood under it...
krap101
Aquarium Advice Addict
From some of the stands I've seen, some people use mdf. I'm not sure about its tolerability to water though, because I've heard both sides.
Also, (once again 3rd hand) I've heard that you should not use foam with glass, since it is supported by its frame, but with acrylic, it's supported somehow differently. Maybe someone else should confirm this though.
Also, (once again 3rd hand) I've heard that you should not use foam with glass, since it is supported by its frame, but with acrylic, it's supported somehow differently. Maybe someone else should confirm this though.
jessicasmarine
Aquarium Advice FINatic
Do not use MDF. If wood gets wet it will swell and splinter but can be reasonably sealed. MDF if wet will decay and crumble. Not a good thing with 1000lbs on top.
mfdrookie516
Aquarium Free - 2+ Years
mdf is essentially glued together sawdust...
jessicasmarine
Aquarium Advice FINatic
Its like the hotdog of wood. What evers left over is refined and reformed.
mfdrookie516
Aquarium Free - 2+ Years
hotdog, i like that... nice comparison...
jessicasmarine
Aquarium Advice FINatic
The AQ is designed to hold the weight you put in it. Be it glass or acrylic
well here it is so far, i hope these links work. im stuck on how to do the doors though... its nothing fancy but better than 300+$ lol...
http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy112/gobucks1111/020da3b4.jpg
imma try to find the side...
https://www.aquariumadvice.com/atta...022103_0_da19b506ab6021c7e781d46fa63ae556.jpg
http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy112/gobucks1111/020da3b4.jpg
imma try to find the side...
https://www.aquariumadvice.com/atta...022103_0_da19b506ab6021c7e781d46fa63ae556.jpg
jessicasmarine
Aquarium Advice FINatic
Nice job
FishEggs
Aquarium Advice Addict
lowes or home depot not sure if both of them do but one of them does
not as nice as i wouldve liked but its sturdy
and wife approves so it must pass.
mfdrookie516
Aquarium Free - 2+ Years
wow, youve never done this before? awesome job
Nope first time ever. I've really taken my time though! Thanks man let's see how the stain turns out
FishEggs
Aquarium Advice Addict
to do anything well requires taking your time and you did.
