First DIY stand.

[Beetlebug515]

I've been putting this off for a while, but finally got it knocked out this afternoon. I've been unable to locate a stand for my Mr. Aqua 33 gallon (24×18×18) so I was forced to build one myself. It's not done, not pretty, and probably not even square, but it should hold a fish tank decently. The stand is 24x22x30 high. First thing I've ever built out of wood. Trying to figure out how to finish it. I didn't know that a decent sheet of plywood was like $50.

 

[M@T!@$]

I've been putting this off for a while, but finally got it knocked out this afternoon. I've been unable to locate a stand for my Mr. Aqua 33 gallon (24×18×18) so I was forced to build one myself. It's not done, not pretty, and probably not even square, but it should hold a fish tank decently. The stand is 24x22x30 high. First thing I've ever built out of wood. Trying to figure out how to finish it. I didn't know that a decent sheet of plywood was like $50.

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How big is that other tank in the last frame..looks good

 

[Beetlebug515]

How big is that other tank in the last frame..looks good

Oh that. Haha. Didn't notice that it made it in there. 200 gallon festae tank.

 

[xraycer]

Looks good! Appears pretty squared from the pics, and that 2X4 construction will be more than strong enough for a measly 33gal.

 

[tlindsey]

I agree you did a great job building the stand. Do you plan on staining it ?

 

[Beetlebug515]

I agree you did a great job building the stand. Do you plan on staining it ?

I can't. I bought green lumber.

 

[tlindsey]

I can't. I bought green lumber.

Oh ok

 

[FreshyFresh]

Looks great! You could paint it at some point. Love them Sunsun canisters too!

 

[Beetlebug515]

It's up and leveled. I also applied some limo tint to the back of the tank while I had it mostly drained. I topped the stand with a solid rubber welcome mat, upside down and cut to size. Total cost of project was around $50.

 

[Beetlebug515]

Oh ok

In retrospect I should have gone with kiln dried and pressure treated wood. Just didn't think about it at the time.