Tried These Plans?

[Palster]

Originally Posted by Oscar

Has anyone tried either of these aquarium stand plans?

http://www.knottyplans.com/index.php?page=10011

http://www.aquarium-stand-plans.com/index.html

I actually used the knottyplans.com website to make the hood for my 135 gallon tank (didn't make the stand as I already had one). I spent quite a bit of time searching the web for plans and to me it was worth it paying for the plans compared to some of the free plans (the hood plan only cost 5 bucks). I do not think that you can find a set of free plans on-line that goes into near as much detail as the knottyplans. I am a big time DIY guy but the amount of time I saved by using the materials list and measurements that came with these plans was more than worth it. The only difference was that these plans were for a 90 gallon tank (4' by 18" at the top) and my tank is 135 gallons (6' by 18" at the top). So basically I just added the extra 2' to all of the measurements. I am very pleased with how the hood turned out. I am hoping to post a tank journal of this build in the next few weeks as I get this tank up and running.

[Oscar]

Originally Posted by Palster

I do not think that you can find a set of free plans on-line that goes into near as much detail as the knottyplans. I am a big time DIY guy but the amount of time I saved by using the materials list and measurements that came with these plans was more than worth it.

I have looked at some of the free plans on the internet and they are free for a reason. My building skills are reasonable, with a decent set of plans in front of me I should make fewer mistakes and the project will go smoother.

Let me know when you post your photos.