Custom tank stands and canopies

[fishytime]

Just wanted to share a few pics of a stand I made ( I am a finishing carpenter by trade) for a reefer here in Calgary, and the "floating" canopy (1- 150w mh pendant & 2- 24w HOT5 actinics) I made for myself. I will be doing this on the side to try and make some extra coin to feed my reef addiction. If interested you can pm me. Hope I dont get in trouble with the mods for this.

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[Keri]

Those are beautiful, great job!

My husband made my stand and it's way nicer than most of the stuff I've seen in the shops - Custom is the way to go!!

[michika]

Now that is a stand and canopy! You do great work!

[mark]

Nice work.

There's a thread going on RC with stands (here) (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1355576&perpage=25&pagenumber=1) might give you ideas for your next project.

[michika]

Sweet thread!

[Myka]

I like the floating canopy!! I've been trying to figure out how to make a canopy for my rimless cube without losing the rimless concept. Good idea! How are the legs attached?

[fishytime]

I like the floating canopy!! I've been trying to figure out how to make a canopy for my rimless cube without losing the rimless concept. Good idea! How are the legs attached?

Myka thats a trade secret:wink: But since your in BC I will pm you with the details.

[danny zubot]

That stand was made from MDF right? What are you using to finish it? I'm curious because my old stand started to bubble, and it had several coats of acrylic paint on it.

Very nice work though, you must have a lot of cool tools.

[fishytime]

That stand was made from MDF right? What are you using to finish it? I'm curious because my old stand started to bubble, and it had several coats of acrylic paint on it.

Very nice work though, you must have a lot of cool tools.

The gentleman that I made the stand for did the painting himself. The mdf needs to be sealed with a good quality sealer before painting. Thats half the battle; having the right tools to do a good job. The other half is having hands steady enough to use the tools:lol:

[Pan]

The gentleman that I made the stand for did the painting himself. The mdf needs to be sealer with a good quality sealer before painting. Thats half the battle; having the right tools to do a good job. The other half is having hands steady enough to use the tools:lol:
I tried woodworking once...my hands are barely steady enough to drink...

Beautiful stand btw.

[bassman]

Built this one about a year ago. Starting a new 230 stand right now.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9edO7RyURQ&feature=related

[fishytime]

Built this one about a year ago. Starting a new 230 stand right now.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9edO7RyURQ&feature=related

Very cool. Might have to look in to that. I might be doing a project for a popular reefer here in Calgary. He was wanting something similar, a canopy that he could get completely out of the way as he is constantly taking pictures inside the tank. I was thinking of using hydraulic lifts, like you would use for car hatchbacks.

[kwirky]

i like that canopy. Very simple yet functional. Could be hung like a pendant too if needed.

[fishytime]

I wasnt to thrilled the way most diy canopies look. To me they make the tank look top heavy. Especially on a smaller tank. I rent, so punching holes in the ceiling wasnt an option. I wanted something clean, simple and modern looking so thats what I banged together. Yup I suppose one could hang it if they wanted. Lots of ideas in this head of mine...cmon people...test me.