150g Stand (with space for 55g sump)

[Greg31]

I used pictures from another build in here for an outline. I will be putting a 55g sump in the bottom. It is not yet done. I plan on cutting out holes in the back for cables. Only took me about 5-6 hours total so far.

Total cost just frame. $25.
Top, bottom and back: $30




My next challenge is a door. Might even go with a curtain.

(Not sure why some pictures came out small)

 

[Greg31]

Added trim to the sides and instead of going with doors, I will just have a removable cover (shown in the first picture).

Anyone have any idea on how to fill that big space on the cover?





All I have to do now is stain/paint the stand, and put the covers on the sides.

 

[Greg31]

no suggestions or input

 

[Cowboy Chris]

LOOKS GREAT!!!!

 

[Greg31]

thanks

 

[oldmonkey]

Nice stand. I will start to build mine soon when I got time.

 

[boostspike]

great start.. i'm also in the mist of building a 6ft stand that will house a 55g sump. Any concern on not having any front vertical support?

 

[Greg31]

I dont think so. Everything I have heard from "experts" is that there is so much support elsewhere that it shouldnt matter. The support in the back is really extra.

 

[Greg31]

So with 150g tank on top, yall think the stand can support the tank without a front brace?

 

[BigDaddyK]

So with 150g tank on top, yall think the stand can support the tank without a front brace?

I've had my 135 (6' x 1.5' x 2') sitting on a similar stand for 8 years now with no center support. I've had zero issues. I'm not saying it's impossible to have them but that is my experience.