125gal and 45gal stand build (day 1)

here are some pics of the stand that Im building, I started with the top and bottom frame


I made it 38 inches high for better viewing


I used poplar wood to trim it out


and used birch plywood for the sides



as you can see there is just enough room for a 45 gal on the bottom, think thats going to be my shellie tank once I moved in fully! next is going to be the trim work, cabinet doors and the hood! and of course staining


Ray

Looks good. Nice and sturdy.

well my hectic month is finally over and I can actually spend more time with the project! just got back from vegas, (with a lighter wallet!!! ) got the stand stained before I left, and now re sealing the 125g before I fill it!

Looks good. I like stands with a little extra height.

ovyaker75 wrote: just got back from vegas, (with a lighter wallet!!! )

And here in Vegas we appreciate your donation. Unfortunately for most people, Vegas wasn't built by winners.

Project's looking good so far. Will you be putting some support under the top rim?

iceblue wrote:
Project's looking good so far. Will you be putting some support under the top rim?

Good call, I wondered that myself. If not the tank weight will be supported by the screws alone.

iceblue wrote:

ovyaker75 wrote: just got back from vegas, (with a lighter wallet!!! )

And here in Vegas we appreciate your donation. Unfortunately for most people, Vegas wasn't built by winners.

Project's looking good so far. Will you be putting some support under the top rim?

I actually put brackets and thru bolted the leg frames and the rim with a squirt of liquid nails for extra strength, so shes plenty strong compared to some stands ive seen in the lfs
Ray

here are some pics








the 45 g just fit right in! now on to the doors and hood!..... after I seal the tank of course how do you that again?
Ray

Looking great.

Looking good!