Need A Diy Simple Cheap Stand

[d&a]

I saw a picture of someone's Tank with cement blocks and wood frame (can't remember the link =. ), and I would like to know if anyone have pictures or even better steps to attempt at on, I would love to attempt at a simple stand for my upcoming 55g Tank.

 

[clunkster]

try looking here http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=110738

 

[SamUK]

could jus use breeze bocks with a sheet of wood across.


take about 10 mins and be pretty damn strong!

 

[Tolak]

For your standard 4' long 55 gallon, I would use 6 columns of blocks, 3 across the front, 3 across the back. That way you have your 4 corners supported, along with the center. Use at least 3/4" plywood across the top, pressure treated will last longer.

If you have a tank designed like All-Glass tanks, where all the weight is supported by the edge, you could just put treated 2x4's around the edge on the block columns.

 

[Gman91]

www.garf.org, look under the diy pages.

 

[d&a]

Thx for the replies , and great site there garf.org...but about the Breeze blocks...is that the best blocks and is it necessary...just surfed by this link with some pictures...

http/cgi.ebay.com/125-Gallon-All-Glass-a...1QQcmdZViewItem

...possible to build it like that, but would it be recommended?...or is the Breeze Blocks topped with wood be best...

...and yes it is an All-Glass tank.

 

[Tolak]

It all depends on the budget you have, & the look desired. Looking at that link, it is a low stand, low tanks are tough to siphon, I have a few. Bring it up so the bottom is at least knee high to make your life easier.

The garf design is a strong stand, you could build a basic stand off of that design, and skin it at a later time. Cinder blocks are cheap & easy, and you could always pick up some fabric in the future to make a skirt to hide the blocks.