I am just about finished building my first aquarium stand, The stand is for a 55 gallon that was given to me and I used the instructions from this site( the ones with the different colored boards in the drawing ). These plans are very good and you cannot build a stronger stand then this in my opinion. The only part of the build that I had to keep double checking is that the stand would be level once it was complete. I did have to start using wood shims to make adjustments and in the end it is completely level and sturdy sitting on the basement floor. All the wood was purchased from home and depot and I had them do the cuts for the 2 x 4 framing and the oak plywood and the cuts were accurate. I cut the trim to fit and I am still working on the trim. I will be staining in a few days but I have not decided what stain to use, I will build a canopy for this tank with the same red oak plywood and 1 x trim. I am very happy with it and I think its going to look great once I get it all set up. Too bad it is for the basement because it looks 10 times better than the standard store bought pine stand I have upstairs. This 55 will be home to the vieja syns. I got 2 months ago. I know the 55 is to small so I will start building a stand for the 120 that I am going to get, maybe next year. I like the 6 foot tank. Thanks for reading and below are some pictures. More to follow.
