Post pics of your DIY stands

[Vincebus]

Really like this thread, I just started the build on my 55 stand. It's definatley sturdy and shouldn't have any issues. Not filling the tank full since it's going to be a vivarium for my Anoles, and future additions to the population. Thinking of designing a raised landscape for some water underground maybe a waterfall down the road. Glued and screwed all joints. Dimentions are 50x15.Side view...

[the_deeb]

I've made a couple

Here's my old DIY 90g wide setup (both the tank and stand were DIY).

[screename]

Acrylic, triple beveled on every edge, center brace for my two ADA mini-M
Sorry for crappy pic

[CL]

A superjet? Really?

I hate you

[Hoppy]

Originally Posted by screename

Acrylic, triple beveled on every edge, center brace for my two ADA mini-M
Sorry for crappy pic

Now that is a truly different design for a stand! I'm not sure I like it, and I don't think it would work with a much bigger tank - acrylic will slowly creep under a load, but it is very interesting.

[BichirAddict]

Does this count?
75 Gallon In Wall




pictures are on different computer no working with this one just follow link.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/fo...d.php?t=277526

[AdrienDeLaChicago]

Wow, you guys are amazing. What beautiful stands you all have made. I personally like the really modern simplistic styles of those of you that have posted pics. I simply prefer that style. But overall very fine looking craftsmanship.

This is mine. It is more of an experiment and I will do some more work to it later. I was nervous about making a stand that measures nearly 8ft tall. It is a high rise for my betta boys. I have limited space and decided to take advantage of one bare wall that I thought would be perfect for my boys. Please excuse all the wiring and disarray. I drilled walls into the hole about three inches in diameter that will house all the wiring. The shelf is attached to the wall and does not move whatsoever. I was able to climb on up it and hang from it and it does not move. It is very sturdy. I basically used 2x4's and doubled them between the shelves and the shelves themselves are 2x10's. It is very simple and clean. Nothing like some of the beautiful work I have seen here.

I am waiting on the filters to arrive and then I will finish all the tanks and they will be filled with a forest of plants, a betta, ghost shrimp and possibly other compatible critters.

The bottom tank sits on the floor so this shelf structure only supports four 10 gallon tanks.

005 by adrienbcaldwell, on Flickr

006 by adrienbcaldwell, on Flickr

I left the sides open because I can enjoy the view of the tanks from the side as well. I live in a small studio so working "vertically" was a way for me to create more for myself. When I 'grow up' and can have a bigger home I am going to get a big boy tank like some of you and upgrade.

[ridewake210]

My first and not my last DIY stand.
Getting ready to build another one for a 20L

[rickztahone]

INSPIRATION AT LAST! thanks everyone

[PinoyBoy]

Wow, a vast majority of you guys should be making stands for money. Just wondering, doesn't the canopy put alot of stress on the tank rim?

[dbosman@msu.edu]

Originally Posted by PinoyBoy

Wow, a vast majority of you guys should be making stands for money. Just wondering, doesn't the canopy put alot of stress on the tank rim?

Only when you drop it while putting it back in place. You do need to design a canopy so the weight is distributed as evenly as you can and still get into the tank as needed. Thin or thinner wood with creative use of cleats and glue helps.

[dzydvl]

I apologize for the messy area, we just moved into our new house. Here's some pictures of the rough construction of my stand. I still have to complete the finish work, and staining, but you get the idea. I know it's overkill, but I used 4x4 to make the frame, and 2x4's to make the bracing. Right now I have a 125 gallon tank on it, but I built it large enough to support a 210.

[dzydvl]

Originally Posted by AdrienDeLaChicago

Wow, you guys are amazing. What beautiful stands you all have made. I personally like the really modern simplistic styles of those of you that have posted pics. I simply prefer that style. But overall very fine looking craftsmanship.

This is mine. It is more of an experiment and I will do some more work to it later. I was nervous about making a stand that measures nearly 8ft tall. It is a high rise for my betta boys. I have limited space and decided to take advantage of one bare wall that I thought would be perfect for my boys. Please excuse all the wiring and disarray. I drilled walls into the hole about three inches in diameter that will house all the wiring. The shelf is attached to the wall and does not move whatsoever. I was able to climb on up it and hang from it and it does not move. It is very sturdy. I basically used 2x4's and doubled them between the shelves and the shelves themselves are 2x10's. It is very simple and clean. Nothing like some of the beautiful work I have seen here.

I am waiting on the filters to arrive and then I will finish all the tanks and they will be filled with a forest of plants, a betta, ghost shrimp and possibly other compatible critters.

The bottom tank sits on the floor so this shelf structure only supports four 10 gallon tanks.

005 by adrienbcaldwell, on Flickr

006 by adrienbcaldwell, on Flickr

I left the sides open because I can enjoy the view of the tanks from the side as well. I live in a small studio so working "vertically" was a way for me to create more for myself. When I 'grow up' and can have a bigger home I am going to get a big boy tank like some of you and upgrade.

I'm planning on doing something similiar for my 29 and 20 gallon tanks. I'm also planning on building 2 shelves into it for magazines and books.

[AdrienDeLaChicago]

Originally Posted by dzydvl

I'm planning on doing something similiar for my 29 and 20 gallon tanks. I'm also planning on building 2 shelves into it for magazines and books.

How similar? Are you saying that you will have 29 gallon tanks nearly 7ft off of the floor? I will not deny that I am a bit nervous with a 10 gallon up that high. I wanna see it when you are done please.

[dzydvl]

Originally Posted by AdrienDeLaChicago

How similar? Are you saying that you will have 29 gallon tanks nearly 7ft off of the floor? I will not deny that I am a bit nervous with a 10 gallon up that high. I wanna see it when you are done please.

Whoops I should qualify that, lol... The tanks will be towards the bottom of the stand. and the bookshelves on top. The highest the tanks will be off the ground is 4-5 feet.