125G + 55G stand (pics!)

[instain]

Here are some pics of my nearly completed 125G + 55G stand. Sorry I don't have any construction pics - I forgot to bring my camera along to the shop. I will be making a matching canopy soon.

I can't figure out how to anchor my images in the text so you may have to mix & match the captions here:

Front View - I will add a top ring of trim after I put the tank on.
Front w/doors open - these little doors provide access to the 55G refugium/sump.
An inside view of the left side so you can see how the beams are put together.
A shot of the backside.
Another inside view, from the back this time.

 

[mjime714]

NICE!! I like that a lot!! Cant wait to see the final product.

 

[fishnutham]

Great job !! wish i could build one that nice i can fix anything but i my square is bent .

 

[BigPleco]

Nice stand! I recently made one with gramps out of oak! I'll have to post some pics when I go home from college this weekend! Are you going to stain it or leave it? I think it looks great the way it is, but a stain would definitely bring out the knots!!! How long did it take you?

 

[vanimate]

Nice looking stand! Are you using the 55 underneath for a sump?

 

[instain]

Nice stand! I recently made one with gramps out of oak! I'll have to post some pics when I go home from college this weekend! Are you going to stain it or leave it? I think it looks great the way it is, but a stain would definitely bring out the knots!!! How long did it take you?

I'm going to leave it natural. The trim is Cedar so it should darken up a bit when it's varnished. I spent a few hours designing it and my dad and I put it together in about 8 hours last weekend. It's all pine except for the trim and plywood.

 

[instain]

Nice looking stand! Are you using the 55 underneath for a sump?

Refugium, yes. I'm going to keep natives in the 125 and plants and maybe some shrimp in the 55.

 

[Siemens2]

Very nice handi-work. I really like to look of the stand, stay away from the stain.
Jason

 

[toxicfish]

Very Nice.... I like the easy access to the sump

 

[Hasi]

Came up very nice! Great craftsmanship.