This coming weekend, I will most likely pick-up a standard 100G acrylic aquarium from one of the members of the forum (you know who you are

). It will not come with a stand or canopy. I have been busting my B-hind trying to source a used stand for it but to no avail. Anyways, I am seriously considering making my own stand and hopefully a canopy as well.
I was wondering if anyone can give me ideas on how I can approach my stand. I have read the available DIY threads and I think I still need more information. From what I have read, a well built stand for a 100G tank can consist of 2x4 in the corners and center legs. Question is, is pine the cheapest wood that I can get for this project? How much am I looking at in wood spending money? Which tools would be an absolute necessity for this project? I have no wood-working tools except for the usual 40+ piece auto tool set that you can get in Autozone or a similar place.
By the way, shinypenny's DIY seems a "doable" DIY for me.
As most of you don't know, I am an older college student who lives in an apartment. I will probably do the project with my stereo at a "louder" volume so as to mask out the "construction music."
Your input is very much appreciated.



I was wondering if anyone can give me ideas on how I can approach my stand. I have read the available DIY threads and I think I still need more information. From what I have read, a well built stand for a 100G tank can consist of 2x4 in the corners and center legs. Question is, is pine the cheapest wood that I can get for this project? How much am I looking at in wood spending money? Which tools would be an absolute necessity for this project? I have no wood-working tools except for the usual 40+ piece auto tool set that you can get in Autozone or a similar place.
By the way, shinypenny's DIY seems a "doable" DIY for me.
As most of you don't know, I am an older college student who lives in an apartment. I will probably do the project with my stereo at a "louder" volume so as to mask out the "construction music."
Your input is very much appreciated.