View Full Version : DIY 20 gallon stand canopy combo
calvin415
02/27/2006, 11:56 AM
A buddy of mine asked me to build an inexpensive stand/canopy combo for his 20 gallon that he's planning on using as a nano reef. The stand can hold a 10 gallon tank for a sump, and there is enough height for me to also add a large auto top off reservoir allowing the tank to litterally go for weeks on it's own (at least that is what is planned). The canopy is hinged to the back and allows it to swing freely out of the way to work on the tank. The structure connecting the two allow the unit to be placed against a wall and easily hides all his plumbing since he will need to drill the tank for filtraion. Here's a link to some pics, sorry they aren't great, I was in a hurry, but I'll take some better close ups once it's done. Trim and finishing work is all that's left.
http://www.tankblogger.com/ViewAlbum.aspx?TID=12
calvin415
02/27/2006, 10:30 PM
Pics are updated with tonight's progress...
onad75
02/27/2006, 10:43 PM
great job ..
what kind of wood did you use?
calvin415
02/28/2006, 09:11 AM
Thanks, it's oak.
20 20
02/28/2006, 10:01 AM
Looks great! One question... Based upon what I can tell the back of the stand needs to be set out 8 inches or so from the wall, so that the top of the tank can be opened up. Is that right, or am I missing something? My first thought when I viewed your stand/canopy was "THAT'S how I'm going to build mine!", but not if it needs to stand out from the wall.
calvin415
02/28/2006, 10:29 AM
It will be against the wall, the top can still be opened, it will just rest against the wall instead of resting on itself. Because the tank is in the middle of the room while working on it, the top doesn't have anything to rest against so it opens all the way. Hope that makes sense...
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