This was a project that I did within the last year. I kept telling myself I was gonna post about it while doing it but never got around to it. Figured I’d post the process I followed in case anyone is interested in doing the same.
First I’ll mention that I wanted to build my own stand because all the traditional stands are too low for me, I hate bending down so much to observe the tank, so I made this one taller.
I started off with 2x4s to frame it.
im not gonna go “step by step”feel free to PM with any questions and I’d be happy to help you out.
I made the dimensions 40”H x 36.5”L x 18.5”W.
This gave me a slight amount of play around all sides.
I used luon to cover it and used the easy way out by buying a door and just cutting an opening for the door.
I then made a canopy for the top and made a custom light rack in the canopy to fit a reef breeder light. Attached are some pictures.
First I’ll mention that I wanted to build my own stand because all the traditional stands are too low for me, I hate bending down so much to observe the tank, so I made this one taller.
I started off with 2x4s to frame it.
im not gonna go “step by step”feel free to PM with any questions and I’d be happy to help you out.
I made the dimensions 40”H x 36.5”L x 18.5”W.
This gave me a slight amount of play around all sides.
I used luon to cover it and used the easy way out by buying a door and just cutting an opening for the door.
I then made a canopy for the top and made a custom light rack in the canopy to fit a reef breeder light. Attached are some pictures.
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