My DIY 125 stand

[ZHiTcH41]

Took about 6hrs total and about 150$ more or less.

 

[rlstoll]

Took about 6hrs total and about 150$ more or less.

That looks great. What type of wood and stain and dogs did you use. Lol.

 

[ZHiTcH41]

I'm not sure what color stained I used but it was just plain regular pine wood. it's my third stand I have built. Its rewarding building your own.

The dogs are funny dog on the left is Clifford he is a pit mix. And the dog or the right is Bear, he's a Shepard corgi. Lol

 

[rlstoll]

I'm not sure what color stained I used but it was just plain regular pine wood. it's my third stand I have built. Its rewarding building your own.

The dogs are funny dog on the left is Clifford he is a pit mix. And the dog or the right is Bear, he's a Shepard corgi. Lol

Well it all looks really great. Good job!!!

 

[Hholly]

Nice job! Looks very professional.
The dogs are adorable too!

 

[ZHiTcH41]

Nice job! Looks very professional.
The dogs are adorable too!

Thank you

 

[Smikey]

Stand looks great!!!! Did you use 2x4 or 4x4 for the legs?

 

[ZHiTcH41]

I used 4x4.

 

[rlstoll]

I used 4x4.

Do you have a picture of just the frame??

 

[ZHiTcH41]

The 4x4s aren't the support for the tank.

 

[Smikey]

Nice. I plan on using 4x4's as well, a lot of people tell me just to use 2x4's but I feel more comport able not doing so lol. Ty for the pic.

 

[Sgc1107]

What is your length? 6ft? I'm getting ready to do a stand for a 150gl but I've been wondering if I can do 1 support in the middle or if I should do 2? Looks like you've done 1?

 

[ZHiTcH41]

What is your length? 6ft? I'm getting ready to do a stand for a 150gl but I've been wondering if I can do 1 support in the middle or if I should do 2? Looks like you've done 1?

The board in the middle isn't really a support. It is used for the doors to close against.

 

[ZHiTcH41]

The board in the middle isn't really a support. It is used for the doors to close against.

But the tank is a 6th tank. But with black aquarium brace trim it is more. You want you tank to sit flesh on it like so Make 2 of them one for the tank to sit on and one for the ground

 

[Sgc1107]

But the tank is a 6th tank. But with black aquarium brace trim it is more. You want you tank to sit flesh on it like so Make 2 of them one for the tank to sit on and one for the ground

I was going to add an inch on each side (width and length) should I not? Maybe 1/4 instead?

 

[Sgc1107]

I'm amazed that much weight is supported with nothing in the middle! Great news to me as I now can make two large doors instead of three!

 

[ZHiTcH41]

I was going to add an inch on each side (width and length) should I not? Maybe 1/4 instead?

Not if your going to do a stand like mine. In which the tank Sits inside the trim piece that goes around the tank.

 

[ZHiTcH41]

Lol but I can't give a good description on here of the support. I'm scared for you guys. I don't want your tanks on the ground!!!

 

[Karay]

Not meaning to hijack but my curious mind wants to know. With no support in the middle what stops it from bending in the middle?

 

[ZHiTcH41]

The panel boards go as far as the doors. Those panels placed vertically are very strong. If horizontal wouldn't have a chance.But the tanks is sitting on 2x4 brace that goes all around the bottom.