[varanidguy]

I simply could not live that life! I enjoy my garage space regularly and it has become my shop. I've slowly accrued numerous tools over the past decade or so. I think the carpentry aspect of the hobby is one of my favorite parts. I really enjoy the setup portion of a tank build.

The manufactured stand I received with the tank was rubbish! 54sq-inches of vertical support, according to my maths. The new stand has nearly 100sq-inches of vertical support. It may be just pine, but it is certainly better than OSB style pressed board.

Watch the one minute time lapse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6dSsS0OSyA&feature=youtu.be

Here it sits, ready for paint tomorrow. Double 2x6 uprights in the corners with a pair of 2x10s in the middle to form the shelving area. I modeled this after the Petsmart stand. I am reusing the doors, the end caps and shelves (albeit a bit of modification).

A few 1x2s to hold the bottom plate as well as the one middle shelve. I utilized 2x4s for the side area supports as I will be placing a filter in each of those.

A new home for my DJ rack mount panel! Up above the canister on the left, it is close to the outlet where the stand will be placed. I did some preliminary measuring and everything SHOULD reach the back of the DJ rack.

The stacks of modified pieces! Doors, end caps, floor bits, center shelves and the block off plate for the rear!

The YouTube video you linked is private.

However, the stand looks like a beast! I'd be willing to hire you to help on a new stand for my 75, as it's also particle board. While it's been holding the tank "fine", at least for peace of mind, I'd like to get it on a good, overbuilt stand just like yours. Outstanding!

 

[varanidguy]

It's looking good! Would you mind posting a complete plant list?

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[varanidguy]

Yup! I've always had a few in every tank. These seem to loosely stay around each other. I added another group of livestock today but dont have photos. I'm at the emergency care for the flu.

Oh damn, it's really going around this year. Get well!

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[varanidguy]

Very nice and inspirational build! I'd like to build some hoods for my display tanks as well, this has been a big help.

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[varanidguy]

Please do a better job than I! Haha. I'm remaking mine over the summer. I've seen better plans than what I was winging and I plan to change quite a bit about



There are plenty of plans out there. I was using the doors and such I had to save some money. A really pretty stand is definitely doable.

What's wrong with it? It looks great!

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