DIY 20L tank stand plans?

goodfortune · 12-06-2004, 09:21 AM

Hey Guys:

Does anyone have, or know where I can find woodworking plans to build a tank stand? I'm new to woodworking, so it will have to be a relatively simple, yet sturdy design. I am building it for a 20L tank which will be used for a refugium and xenia propagation.

Also, would it be OK to build it out of MDF, or should I choose another material? I look forward to your feedback!

- Michael

hesstondc · 12-06-2004, 09:40 AM

MDF will swell man....build it with 2x4's then wrap with 1/4 inch sand ply wood...

It will hold up a house!

Check garf.org they have a stand builidng program

goodfortune · 12-06-2004, 10:23 AM

Thanks Clay, I figured as much...I'll keep everyone posted.

- Michael

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Originally Posted by hesstondc

MDF will swell man....

davidc · 12-06-2004, 12:49 PM

I just built a nice one out of pine for my FW tank.

I built the frame out of 2X2s, the 2 doors and part of the sides out of 1X12s, and the rest out of 1X4s

It was very cheap to build - $40 or so painted with hardware. It took me about half a day of casual working with only a table saw and a cordless drill.

I could make up some plans if you want.

EDIT: I should say that half a day does not include painting

I didn't do that part.

goodfortune · 12-06-2004, 01:52 PM

That would be cool! However, don't do if it will take too much time or trouble to draw up.

It's just a stand for my refugium, to go on the opposite side of the wall where my display tank is (some have "fish rooms", I'll have a "fish wall"

). I think that it will make good practice for future woodworking projects.

- Michael

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Originally Posted by davidc

...I could make up some plans if you want..

Ghotit · 12-06-2004, 02:47 PM

hey gf , im going to be seting up my 120 at the end of the month and if stuff works out i may be intristedi n selling my 20L ,stand, and canopy w/ 175w MH 20k XM and 2x 55w PC acts and a diy moonlight. let me know if you are intristed

goodfortune · 12-06-2004, 03:09 PM

Thanks, but I've already got the 20L; I just need to drill it. I'll try the demel method, but if worst comes to worst, perhaps I'll take the 20L off of your hands if you still have it.

- Michael