DIY 75g cube stand

Myka · #1 03-31-2008, 01:06 AM

I threw together the framework of the stand for my 75g cube today. It took me about 1 1/2 hours. I decided to make the stand 36" tall because I want extra room under it to put a couple 15g tanks for Bangaii grow outs. Since the tank is 28x28x22" I figure it would look good on a tall stand anyway giving it a bit of a pillar effect. The way I'm going to finish the tank with the decorative trim will add to this effect, but I can't spill the beans. You'll have to check back to see! I'll probably work on it again next weekend.

Materials:

8 - 2x4 8' $12
1 lb 2 1/2" Brown exterior deck screws $4.50
Wood glue $4

Total $20.50

Here's how it looks. My dog wanted in on the picture taking, so I got her to pose in the stand.

You can see the 5g water jugs to scale the size.

KrazyKuch · #2 03-31-2008, 02:06 AM

I would strongly suggest that you put some plywood and foam onto the top of that stand!!!

Myka · #3 03-31-2008, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrazyKuch

I would strongly suggest that you put some plywood and foam onto the top of that stand!!!

It's not done!! I just put the tank on there for pic purposes, but thanks for lookin out.

Marlin65 · #4 03-31-2008, 02:32 AM

Looks good are you going sumpless on this tank as well?

Myka · #5 03-31-2008, 04:19 AM

No, I'm going to drill it. I couldn't find any diamond hole saws on Saturday, so I may have to order online. I also haven't decided on my plumbing. I'm thinking I'd like to do an overflow on this tank instead of just the strainer on the bulkhead like previous tanks, but I haven't figured out how to do that yet since the tank is glass, and I don't like the look of the eggcrate overflows.

mseepman · #6 03-31-2008, 05:22 AM

Okay...this stand is already putting me to shame since we got our tanks at the same time and I haven't officially started building the stand yet. I do have questions though. What is holding the cross members up?