building an aquarium stand

[House 64]

what type of floor is that?

It's an epoxy coated flooring with "flakes" for traction and hides the dirt. I had this custom done at about $4 a sq. foot. but you can get the paint type of stuff at your local Home Depot, they only give you a very small pack of flakes. From what I was told, the DIY stuff tends to flake after a while.

 

[House 64]

House_64, you have a really nice set up. I keep fronts in a 125 also, seeing the racks that you have is really cool. What kind of metal stand is that and where did you get it? They look really sharp next to those matching new tanks. Also, what is that 4-foot black plastic container called? I saw something similar to that when I was in Alaska. Where did you get it? That would be a great place to grow out fry.

Thanks Havoc.... I was pretty particular that everything matches (even with my floors). The rack were purchased from a local hardware store, they sell something similar at Costco but not in black. The black containers are called "Pallet Bins", pretty popular but sort of expensive to locate new due to freight charges. About $190 ea. new. They're nice but take up quite a footprint.

 

[octofasciatus]

I also am not much of a carpenter (just like Jesus i guess), but here is my creation. It was made from 2" x 3" with supports in the middle and finished with soft planed pine. It passes as a bit of furniture but upon closer inspection there are a few imperfections. Hopefully the next one will be better.

 

[msnajkowski]

Not a carpenter as well but here are a few pics of a stand I did for my 30 gallon Mixed Reef.

 

[msnajkowski]

Here are some pictures of the stand and canopy I am working on for my 56 Gallon SPS tank.

 

[msnajkowski]

Few updated pictures. Finished skinning it. Now it's trim work, opening up a few holes in the back for plumbing and fans and finishing.

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[skiptomyzoo]

I'm sure I could skin this to make it look better, this is all set up now, just no current pics, but heres my 90 top, 55 (although I think you could fit a 75 there instead) bottom combo.