Stand for a 75

[ckwatson]

I will be building a stand for a 75 gallon soon. It would be great if people could post pics of there 75 stands or any stand. Would like to see some finished products but also some of just the framing so I can get some Ideas for my build.

 

[ckwatson]

Bump, any body got a stand they want to show off?

 

[jade76]

when I get home tonite Ill post some pics...I have a few that might be insiteful.

 

[ckwatson]

that would be great. thanks Did you use 2x4 or something larger?

 

[jade76]

Watson, ...sorry it took me a min but here are some pics of a couple of stands that I built....these first pics are of a stand that I built for a 29gall. The frame was built of 2x4's and the paneling is 3/4" pine panels...This was the first stand I built...In my opinion I WAY overbuilt the stand for structure, and for the most part most stands that the DIY'ersbuild seem to be.. but its better to be safer than sorry.
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[jade76]

So I tried to improve upon the design from the previous stand and started a 55 gal build. The 29 was safe and secure, but I wanted to be more efficient with the wood and also make it lighter..T^he frame was once again built from 2x4's and screwed together with 3 1/2" deck screws...the paneliong was now 1/4" oak.
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[jade76]

and as I said before Im sure there's details I missed but these were learning experiences....I now have a 90 with alot of build pics ..check these links out..
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[rhodan]

Very nice work....