DIY 225 gallon 72x30x25 stand- First time

[aceface562]

Hi everyone, I just wanted to thank everyone in advance for posting your DIY stands for us noobies like me to review. After extensive research on the DIY post... i decided to build my first stand. All negative/positive feedbacks are welcome to help me step by step in finalizing this project. I am using douglas FIR 2x4 for the frame work and will skin with 1/4 oak wood.

Here are some first day pictures.. i will continue to post pictures as i go.

 

[Paulbearer]

Looks good so far, if you need any ideals, please feel free to message me or check out my sig for my 180 i just finished and my 220 i'm working on now.

 

[aceface562]

Thanks Paul... i actually seen all of your builds so far and must say yours are impressive. There were about 3-4 that i liked in which i used for references.

 

[Motoxer777]

nice. keep posting

 

[smitty03281964]

Great job so far. I am going to subscribe this to keep track of your progress.

 

[mrcrane]

nice! i'll come over to pickup when you're done

 

[aceface562]

Day #2 update

 

[z400]

Are you going to add in 2x4's on the outside of the center braces?

 

[aceface562]

z400- yes i am going to put center braces, i ran out of 2x4's so i had to go HD.

 

[aceface562]

Question: Is it necessary to place a bottom 3/4 plywood board on bottom of stand? Or is placing one on the inner bottom where my filters sit on be strong enough?