Building a Custom Stand for a glass 220Gal. Need Advice

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bbradtmiller

bbradtmiller

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Hello,

I just purchased a 220Gallon Glass Tank and can't wait to get it up and running, but I am going to build a Custom Stand for it. I was hoping people would be able to give me some advice pertaining to the overall structure. I want something that is going to be stable and not collapse. Also, size of boards would be great too.

Thanks
 
bbradtmiller;4970058; said:
Hello,

I just purchased a 220Gallon Glass Tank and can't wait to get it up and running, but I am going to build a Custom Stand for it. I was hoping people would be able to give me some advice pertaining to the overall structure. I want something that is going to be stable and not collapse. Also, size of boards would be great too.

Thanks
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I would probably use 2x6's for the top frame just be safe. Check out my 180 build and you'll find a link (JUST CLICK HERE) to the build log of the Stand. Build it like that. You may not have to go as "beefy" as I built mine. I was told that it was a little overkill.
 
Just click the link in my signature and you will see the one i'm working on for my 180 now. Might give you some ideals.
 
Paulbearer;4971178; said:
Just click the link in my signature and you will see the one i'm working on for my 180 now. Might give you some ideals.
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That wood grain is a cool idea! I did the same thing for the Deck I built off theBack of my addition! Nice! Plywood trick was cool as well!
 
Here is what I have so far. It will have a tower on the right side of the stand with a glass door to hold receivers, dvd player, and consoles. This is going to go dead center in my living room so in oder to get that accomplished I had to sweeten the deal for the wife lol. So it will be kinda like an entertainment center/Fish Tank Thanks for the Ideas. .

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Mastiffman, Nice looking dog. I have three English Mastiffs.

Still kind of new to this, not sure how to just upload a picture from my computer?
 
bbradtmiller;4983306; said:
Here is what I have so far. It will have a tower on the right side of the stand with a glass door to hold receivers, dvd player, and consoles. This is going to go dead center in my living room so in oder to get that accomplished I had to sweeten the deal for the wife lol. So it will be kinda like an entertainment center/Fish Tank Thanks for the Ideas. .

C:\Documents and Settings\bbradtmill\Desktop


Mastiffman, Nice looking dog. I have three English Mastiffs.

Still kind of new to this, not sure how to just upload a picture from my computer?
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I always use imageshack.com I copy the "Direct link" and paste that into the "insert photo" window...


Thanks! We have 4 right now.... Momma (Cedra) and 3 from the last 2 litters....
 
Ok Ill try that, yeah well we actaully have 10, we have our 3 and she had a litter of 10, but 3 just went home and one goes home on Thurs. Still have 6 left to sell.
 
bbradtmiller;4986108; said:
Ok Ill try that, yeah well we actaully have 10, we have our 3 and she had a litter of 10, but 3 just went home and one goes home on Thurs. Still have 6 left to sell.
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Do you have a link to your site or pics?

Momma is 5 (30" at the shoulder and 160lbs). The oldest boy is 3 (32" at the shoulder and 165-170lbs) and the Brother (33"+ at the shoulder and 210lbs+) and sister [litter mates] (She's about 30" at the shoulder and is about 170lbs.) are 2 years old... Majority of Grenier Hall Lineage... Some Skamania in the 2 youngest. Nice Blocky heads, deep chest wide bodies. Nice toplines, angulation, tail length and set. Pigment on muzzle and ears could be a bit better. Tight feet, large Bone on the 2 youngest, decent on Momma and oldest boy. but Very large bone in parents and grandparents. Hoping to show more again this year and get them finished. All but one have 3+ points so far.

But we have 3.5year old and 9 month old children... So it's been kind of on hold.....

Momma is my avatar pic...
 
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