***DISCLAIMER*** - I am not a master craftsman, just a guy that decided to build a fish tank stand because I want to upgrade from a 55 gallon tank to a 125 gallon tank. So with that being said, here is how I built my new tank stand.
The stand will be for my 125 gallon (72''/20''/19'') and utilizing a 55 gallon for my sump/fuge.
I did a lot of research and created this basic design.
back:
I used a mixture of 2x4 and 2x6 to give it extra strength. I know the 2x6 is overkill, but I decided to use it anyway.
The 2x6 are used for the top of the stand and are also used as support to withhold the weight of the tank.
front:
I wanted to be able to place the 55 gallon inside and also work inside it. So I designed it to have full access in the front.
I went to a lumber store and bought all of the lumber that I would need:
Here is the base once I got started:
I added in the 2x6's as support and braced it with some 2x4's:
I added on the top piece of the stand:
Being able to use pocket holes is a must! It definitely helped me out.
Here is the finished product:
I would not say its perfect, but I am pretty confident that it will hold up. I used 2 1/2 deck screws for all the screw work. I will use plywood and wrap it up so it looks good. But thats for another weekend. I hope that this helps someone out there.
The stand will be for my 125 gallon (72''/20''/19'') and utilizing a 55 gallon for my sump/fuge.
I did a lot of research and created this basic design.
back:
I used a mixture of 2x4 and 2x6 to give it extra strength. I know the 2x6 is overkill, but I decided to use it anyway.
The 2x6 are used for the top of the stand and are also used as support to withhold the weight of the tank.
front:
I wanted to be able to place the 55 gallon inside and also work inside it. So I designed it to have full access in the front.
I went to a lumber store and bought all of the lumber that I would need:
Here is the base once I got started:
I added in the 2x6's as support and braced it with some 2x4's:
I added on the top piece of the stand:
Being able to use pocket holes is a must! It definitely helped me out.
Here is the finished product:
I would not say its perfect, but I am pretty confident that it will hold up. I used 2 1/2 deck screws for all the screw work. I will use plywood and wrap it up so it looks good. But thats for another weekend. I hope that this helps someone out there.