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Unread 08/30/2011, 04:52 PM   #1
ski7575
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DIY Tank Stand Ideas....

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.


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Unread 08/30/2011, 07:47 PM   #2
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Here is the stand that I am just finishing.




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.


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Unread 08/30/2011, 08:16 PM   #3
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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"


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Unread 08/30/2011, 09:21 PM   #4
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You can see an idea of what I did here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2008290


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Unread 08/30/2011, 09:52 PM   #5
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Fancy stands thread http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...t=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.


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Unread 08/30/2011, 10:19 PM   #6
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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.


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Unread 08/31/2011, 05:59 AM   #7
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thanks guys, you have given me some great places to start!!


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