john fidler
07/23/2006, 06:48 AM
Hi,
I am considering building a new stand for my 75 g FOWLR to provide a better layout and more room for a bigger sump and refugium underneath. I also want to make the stand big enough to accommodate a standard AGA 120 gallon as a future upgrade.
The actual dimensions of a 120 are 24-1/2" deep by 48-1/2" wide. I would like to economically use plywood for the base and possibly the top. Knowing the dimensions of plywood to typically be 24" or 48" wide, does anyone see a problem with making a 2x4 frame that is exactly 24" deep by 48" long and providing the additional 1/2" in depth and length by putting 1/4" plywood on the sides and either 1/2" plywood or solid oak trim on the front flush with the top of the framing (or top of the plywood if used at the top) to make up the extra 1/2" needed? Has anyone done this? My intent would be to use trim over this plywood or oak to cover the tank trim.
Hope this question makes sense.
Thanks for any responses.
I am considering building a new stand for my 75 g FOWLR to provide a better layout and more room for a bigger sump and refugium underneath. I also want to make the stand big enough to accommodate a standard AGA 120 gallon as a future upgrade.
The actual dimensions of a 120 are 24-1/2" deep by 48-1/2" wide. I would like to economically use plywood for the base and possibly the top. Knowing the dimensions of plywood to typically be 24" or 48" wide, does anyone see a problem with making a 2x4 frame that is exactly 24" deep by 48" long and providing the additional 1/2" in depth and length by putting 1/4" plywood on the sides and either 1/2" plywood or solid oak trim on the front flush with the top of the framing (or top of the plywood if used at the top) to make up the extra 1/2" needed? Has anyone done this? My intent would be to use trim over this plywood or oak to cover the tank trim.
Hope this question makes sense.
Thanks for any responses.