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ski7575
08/30/2011, 04:52 PM
Here is my situation.

I am building a Tank stand for my 75 gallon reef tank, the frame itself is not a problem.

I plan on adding a access door on one side (for top off water) and double doors in the front, for easy access to the sump tank, skimmer, etc.

On the back of the door, I am adding wire basket shelves, to store my chems, misc gear.

What I am looking for is ideas to make this stand unique, and make it look real nice.

Please give me whatever ideas you have, or links to threads with them. As I have spent way too much time looking on my own.

Thanks in advance, you guys are the best.

Doc_Polit
08/30/2011, 07:47 PM
Here is the stand that I am just finishing.

http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2236/9978639/23851459/398282821.jpg
http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2236/9978639/23851459/398282826.jpg

I just have to finish waterproofing and complete the door panel insert (flush fit and held in place by magnets). It will be two-tone as well.

peppie
08/30/2011, 08:16 PM
There is a Thread here on RC " Show me your fancy stands"
You will find a variety of nice stands there.
Sorry I dont know how to post a link.
Just to a search Here on RC for " FANCY STANDS"

DustinB
08/30/2011, 09:21 PM
You can see an idea of what I did here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2008290

Daemonfly
08/30/2011, 09:52 PM
Fancy stands thread http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1688446&highlight=fancy+stands

Also try http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1567110 which is more of a frame thread, but lots of pics of finished product.

Gorgok
08/30/2011, 10:19 PM
I skinned my canopy and stand (wood and metal respectively) with 1/4" birch ply as a base then put some knotty pine 'Edge and Center Bead Plank Paneling' with the similar style top and bottom molding. I just sealed it to leave the wood very visible, but i like the way wood looks.

ski7575
08/31/2011, 05:59 AM
thanks guys, you have given me some great places to start!!