90 gal stand

[binghamd]

I looked around the web for stand plans & ideas.

Everything looked either too simple & ugly or too complicated.

Best site i found for simplicity was at http://garf.org/ diy pages.

I took some plans & modified them for myself.

The stand (49"x19") is slightly larger than the tank to ensure a good fit.

wood ~ 1/2 sheet 3/4 ply for top
8 of 96" 2x4's
~ 1/2 sheet 1/4" finished ply

The top has 3/4 plwood with 1/2" styrofoam.
The corner legs are L-shaped 2x4 for extra strength & stability.
One side of under the stand will fit the simple sump I previosly built.
A sliding shelf will hold the auto top-off resevoir.

will post finished pictures once completed.


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top & bottom frame

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u279/binghamd/frame.jpg
Assembled Frame


http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u279/binghamd/shelf.jpg
Sliding shelf

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u279/binghamd/cabinet.jpg
Cabinet ready for stain & varnish

The front sheet will be secured with velcro and be easily removable for maintenance.

I'm planning a red oak stain for the finished product.

More to come

[Dripline]

Cool! But why not doors?

[gadgetguy]

Same design I used for my 33g.

[crtrcrzy]

i like it doors really constrict your movement the idea of pulling the whole front off is nice for maintenence,nice job