125 on DIY 2x4-plywood Stand

[cor]

I started off with this stand that was bowing.

Here is the brace that was bowing

I framed out the stand with 2x4's

Added some vanier and stained it honey oak. I still need to add trim , stain the solid oak doors and cut the holes for them.

I used a utility sump pump to empty the tank out the window.

1700 GPH's FTW

Fishies hanging out.

Tanks empty and finally on the stand

Finally filled back up with water/fish/rocks on the new stand...I can sleep again at night!

 

[FSM]

Looks good. That's a weeny little canister though lol. Which model is it?

 

[RexFish]

Looks good, just need the doors.

 

[cor]

Looks good. That's a weeny little canister though lol. Which model is it?

Its an XP1.

I only have sponges in it and also the ac110.

 

[shelbyzman]

looks good cor! Now you don't have to worry about any bowing
I would be a little concerned cutting the doors for it while the tank is still on the stand....better to be safe than sorry.

 

[cor]

looks good cor! Now you don't have to worry about any bowing
I would be a little concerned cutting the doors for it while the tank is still on the stand....better to be safe than sorry.

Thanks again for the design plans on a truly overbuilt stand!

 

[shelbyzman]

No problem! I think it's pretty cool that you used my design

 

[Luke109]

Is 70 $ a good price for a rena xp3?

 

[plecostic]

How thick was the plywood finish you used ?

 

[GBHammbone]

Strong 3 year bump