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RafflesGold Forums _ Green Water, Filtration and Tank Setup _ Geelee's Tank Setup

Posted by: geelee Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:08 am

I got a new tank and I am building a stand to save money I got some plans from www.garf.org DIY area IPB Image I started with some lumber I bought at lowes.Lowes will even cut the lumber at some locations I cut my own here is the frame all cut

The mini Kregg jig makes screwing the wood together easy and it is strong

Here is the top and bottom frame

Next I put the uprights in and the top and bottom shelf
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I added some pannels

This is as far as I got so far I will add some stain and trim

Posted by: CP Tue, 15 Jun 2010 3:14 pm

Nice

However, suggest you put a piece of styrofoam (at least 1/2 inch thick) on stand before placing your tank; for even weight distribution.

Posted by: geelee Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:19 pm

styrofoam is a good idea,I put some molding on
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I used stain because I had some already paint works well too

doors can be added for now I will leave the storage area open

Posted by: geelee Mon, 21 Jun 2010 9:31 am

I got it all set up this weekend I Built a cover too
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I think the fish like it

Posted by: geelee Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:24 pm

Here are the fish in my tank

Posted by: calicoly Thu, 01 Jul 2010 1:36 am

wow great job on the stand! it look better then some of the ones u get from the shop!!
i wish i was handy!!

Posted by: Cuddlefeesh Fri, 02 Jul 2010 8:39 pm

Wow, that looks great!
Kinda wishing I knew my way with those tools now..
I'd probably get myself in the hospital if I tried though.

Posted by: geelee Fri, 09 Jul 2010 4:00 am

Thanks
All you need to use is saw and screw gun .