Let's See Some Custom and Unique Stands!!!

forddna · 10/31/2009, 03:48 PM

Whether they are custom built for your tank or if you bought a nice piece from a furniture store, let's see some NICE stuff that's NOT sold at fish stores! I'm posting this in the Nano section because I want some unique ideas for a small tanks!

dsn112 · 10/31/2009, 04:05 PM

Here is what I got, I made it this week. It is a 15x15x30 cherry cabinet, I cut a 18x18 piece of plywood mounted it to the top of the cabinet, then glued a nice 18x18 ceramic tile for the top. Then finshed it with some black trim. It came out good and cost me like 120 in supplies.

fishinbuc · 10/31/2009, 04:33 PM

Here's what I did for my daughters little FW tank in her bedroom. I install flooring/remodel houses for a living, so I used some extra Hickory wood flooring that I had at the shop for this little project.(Sorry for the phone pic, the digital was tweaked at the time)

SawdustInTank · 10/31/2009, 05:28 PM

Hello all,
I am planning a future nano tank thread. Since this thread came up I will join in and show you what I have done so far. The tank carcass is make of 9 ply okume plywood with a type II water resistant glue line. It is laminated with plastic laminate .028" liner and backer material. The frame and top are made of solid maple. The two tone side panels and door that you see are 3/4" MDF with three coats of paint applied to them. The door edges have a .5mm veneer applied for protection. The base sits 18" wide by 17" deep by 42" tall. I plan on making my own light fixture and light tree. I have not figured out exactly what I want to do as I have too many ideas in mind on the fixture and tree. Let me know what you think.

Cabinet Carcass

Tongue and Groove Assembly

Laying out parts before assembly

I am not finished as I have to apply 2 coats of black paint to the bare solid maple wood frame and top that you see. Thanks.
Dwain.

forddna · 10/31/2009, 10:06 PM

That's very cool! Thanks for sharing!

KMP · 11/01/2009, 03:10 AM

I built this stand for my 15x15x15 cube. Red Mahogany - black granite top - 45" tall. Can't really tell from the pictures, but it's a corner cabinet.

commonstranger · 11/01/2009, 09:35 AM

nice work everyone

Jadams · 11/01/2009, 10:22 AM

This is a tank I do not currently have anymore, but this is a Stand Facade that my dad and i made about 1.5 years ago for my NC24G. I was tired of seeing all the wires on the side of the tank and wanted to find a way to hide them. So a fake stand is what i came up with.

Before

After

Just pull it away fromthe tank if needed...

forddna · 11/01/2009, 11:02 AM

Nice!!

cichlidtx · 11/01/2009, 12:24 PM

Here's my stand for my 12dx.

Chelsey · 11/01/2009, 03:46 PM

SawdustInTank · 11/01/2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMP

I built this stand for my 15x15x15 cube. Red Mahogany - black granite top - 45" tall. Can't really tell from the pictures, but it's a corner cabinet.

KMP,
Are those spigots at the bottom of you sump to drain it? Pretty slick idea.

jackson6745 · 11/01/2009, 05:23 PM

Here is a stand that I bought from a raw wood furniture shop. The dimensions fit my 24gal aquapod perfectly.

When I decided to upgrade to a 34gal solana I needed more width on the top platform. I decided to use piece of granite to dress it up a bit. It was also painted with a weathered blue finish.

CaliDreaminjC · 11/01/2009, 07:35 PM

Lovin' this thread!

rhoptowit · 11/02/2009, 01:19 AM

great choice on the weathered blue.

KMP · 11/02/2009, 03:10 AM

Sawdustintankc - yes, the spigots were installed to make water changes a little easier.

10/31/2009, 03:48 PM	#1
forddna Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Zephyrhills, FL Posts: 3,840	Let's See Some Custom and Unique Stands!!! Whether they are custom built for your tank or if you bought a nice piece from a furniture store, let's see some NICE stuff that's NOT sold at fish stores! I'm posting this in the Nano section because I want some unique ideas for a small tanks! __________________ ~Amanda~ Fish are people, too!! Current Tank Info: 220g LPS/Softie, 54g Corner in limbo, 34g Solana in the works!

10/31/2009, 04:05 PM	#2
dsn112 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,128	Here is what I got, I made it this week. It is a 15x15x30 cherry cabinet, I cut a 18x18 piece of plywood mounted it to the top of the cabinet, then glued a nice 18x18 ceramic tile for the top. Then finshed it with some black trim. It came out good and cost me like 120 in supplies. __________________ I'm disturbed! I'm depressed! I'm inadequate! I got it all!! Current Tank Info: Working on a CAD 12 right now

10/31/2009, 04:33 PM	#3
fishinbuc Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 314	Here's what I did for my daughters little FW tank in her bedroom. I install flooring/remodel houses for a living, so I used some extra Hickory wood flooring that I had at the shop for this little project.(Sorry for the phone pic, the digital was tweaked at the time) __________________ "Coach, how do you feel about your teams execution today?"-Reporter, Tampa Tribune "I'm all for it!" Coach John McCay, Buccaneers Current Tank Info: 37 gal. Oceanic, 20L sump- 175w 14k Hammy- Zoo's, Paly's, Ric's, Shroom's, and Xenia that I'm finally getting under control.

10/31/2009, 05:28 PM	#4
SawdustInTank Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 108	Sawdustintank Future Build Hello all, I am planning a future nano tank thread. Since this thread came up I will join in and show you what I have done so far. The tank carcass is make of 9 ply okume plywood with a type II water resistant glue line. It is laminated with plastic laminate .028" liner and backer material. The frame and top are made of solid maple. The two tone side panels and door that you see are 3/4" MDF with three coats of paint applied to them. The door edges have a .5mm veneer applied for protection. The base sits 18" wide by 17" deep by 42" tall. I plan on making my own light fixture and light tree. I have not figured out exactly what I want to do as I have too many ideas in mind on the fixture and tree. Let me know what you think. Cabinet Carcass Tongue and Groove Assembly Laying out parts before assembly I am not finished as I have to apply 2 coats of black paint to the bare solid maple wood frame and top that you see. Thanks. Dwain. __________________ Willing to learn................. Current Tank Info: AGA 65 Gallon, 10 gal. sump, 60 lbs. live rock, 60 lb Live sand, 96watt Sunpaq retrofit kit, JBJ ATO, Vertex In-100

10/31/2009, 10:06 PM	#5
forddna Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Zephyrhills, FL Posts: 3,840	That's very cool! Thanks for sharing! __________________ ~Amanda~ Fish are people, too!! Current Tank Info: 220g LPS/Softie, 54g Corner in limbo, 34g Solana in the works!

11/01/2009, 03:10 AM	#6
KMP Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,576	I built this stand for my 15x15x15 cube. Red Mahogany - black granite top - 45" tall. Can't really tell from the pictures, but it's a corner cabinet. __________________ Kenny [Kaelyn; upon being tucked into bed] "Daddy, will you roll me up like a taco!" Current Tank Info: 32g Shallow Reef [Home]; 15g Starfire Cube [Office]

11/01/2009, 09:35 AM	#7
commonstranger Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 943	nice work everyone __________________ My drug dog is smarter than your honor student. I'll keep my Guns,Money and Freedom. You can keep the "Change". Current Tank Info: Ocea 140 w/ starfire. Dimensions (42"LX32"WX22"T) 2x250w MH and 3x36"T5s. 60 Gallon custom sump, Octopus200 skimmer, 2xTunze 6055 with 7095 SPS Dominate.

11/01/2009, 10:22 AM	#8
Jadams Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 2,848	This is a tank I do not currently have anymore, but this is a Stand Facade that my dad and i made about 1.5 years ago for my NC24G. I was tired of seeing all the wires on the side of the tank and wanted to find a way to hide them. So a fake stand is what i came up with. Before After Just pull it away fromthe tank if needed... __________________ Jeremy Southern California Marine Aquarium Society-Member www.scmas.org Southern California Reef Keepers-Member www.scrk.org Current Tank Info: 60 Gallon Cube

11/01/2009, 11:02 AM	#9
forddna Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Zephyrhills, FL Posts: 3,840	Nice!! __________________ ~Amanda~ Fish are people, too!! Current Tank Info: 220g LPS/Softie, 54g Corner in limbo, 34g Solana in the works!

11/01/2009, 12:24 PM	#10
cichlidtx Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 15	Here's my stand for my 12dx.

11/01/2009, 03:46 PM	#11
Chelsey Clownfish Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,499	__________________ Always bear in mind your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. Current Tank Info: 100 gallon cube, 25 gallon mantis tank, 28 gallon snowflake tank, 250 gallon broodstock system

11/01/2009, 05:23 PM	#13
jackson6745 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rockaway Park, NY Posts: 4,813	Here is a stand that I bought from a raw wood furniture shop. The dimensions fit my 24gal aquapod perfectly. When I decided to upgrade to a 34gal solana I needed more width on the top platform. I decided to use piece of granite to dress it up a bit. It was also painted with a weathered blue finish. __________________ Richard Current Tank Info: 34 Solana SPS Reef

11/01/2009, 07:35 PM	#14
CaliDreaminjC Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,247	Lovin' this thread! __________________ 57G Oceanic Illuminata; Vortech MP10, Octopus NW-150, 6x24w T5's... Build Thread Under My Username.

11/02/2009, 01:19 AM	#15
rhoptowit Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 415	great choice on the weathered blue. __________________ the best democracy money can buy Current Tank Info: 65 gallon w/sump, ATB small, ATI PM, vortech, w/ DIY calcium rct

11/02/2009, 03:10 AM	#16
KMP Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,576	Sawdustintankc - yes, the spigots were installed to make water changes a little easier. __________________ Kenny [Kaelyn; upon being tucked into bed] "Daddy, will you roll me up like a taco!" Current Tank Info: 32g Shallow Reef [Home]; 15g Starfire Cube [Office]