diy tank for 210g (pics)

[fishingaddict]

finally started workin on my tank stand.. heres what i got so far. lemme know what ya think.

 

[midnight]

lookin good.

 

[MilitantPotato]

Very nice.

I see ya notched, I hear that's the best route to take.

I can't tell from the pictures, are the 4x4's in the middle notched for the front>back supports also?

 

[Joshy]

Looks very professional and very well built.
Good stuff.

You having storage cupboards or a sump underneath?

 

[fishingaddict]

Very nice.

I see ya notched, I hear that's the best route to take.

I can't tell from the pictures, are the 4x4's in the middle notched for the front>back supports also?

corners, front and back are notched so the 2x4's runnin across all fit in.

 

[fishingaddict]

do you think i would need more 2x4's for support? or diagonals?

 

[midnight]

i would add 2 more pieces on top.
and 4 braces,2 in the back like this / \ or this \ / and 1 on each side one one way,one the other.
ya some will say theres no need.will it cost a bunch? or take alot of time?no

after that it will hold a car,how i like them.

 

[Joshy]

I don't think there is much need *i had to be the 'some' midnight lol*

However they do say 'if something is worth doing, it is worth doing properly'.
And who knows, when your tank expires you may want/need to keep your car off the ground in the future?

 

[fishingaddict]

now that ive got the whole stand together, well pretty much the bones of the stand. how can i decorate it? like panelling and adding doors and such. anyone have any pointers and advice on doin this task?

thanks

 

[Joshy]

That is the real easy bit fishingaddict, if you can make the skeleton, you can make the skin! Purchase some nice wooden panelling for the sides and back. As for doors, just cut the same wood type from the panels to make doors. A few hinges, a lick of pain or wood stain, and you are sorted...