Deep Blue Professional Stand - where to buy
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Was wondering if anyone knew of any vendors or websites. But your idea is a good one I overlooked
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You're most likely option is to contact Seapora as they make those tanks now. Deep blue is defunct.
I would just have one made by someone local. Most LFS have cabinent makers. There is also the option of going through alufab or similar. You may pay more but it's going to be real wood or aluminum.
There may be a chance a LFS store has one of the deep blue stands sitting around.
There are many options for a stand that small. If you don't care about particle board stands which is what Deep blue are, then just do that. Places like Petsmart, Petco, ect. will have options.
I can personally tell you that the Imagitarium are very solid. It's not difficult to attach some nice board to this using velcro to give it a finished look.
I also wouldn't put limitations on yourself. You can build a stand for less than $50 out of 2x4". There are plenty of DIY directions that are easy to follow. You can get all the wood dimensions cut at Home Depot for free.
I would just have one made by someone local. Most LFS have cabinent makers. There is also the option of going through alufab or similar. You may pay more but it's going to be real wood or aluminum.
There may be a chance a LFS store has one of the deep blue stands sitting around.
There are many options for a stand that small. If you don't care about particle board stands which is what Deep blue are, then just do that. Places like Petsmart, Petco, ect. will have options.
I can personally tell you that the Imagitarium are very solid. It's not difficult to attach some nice board to this using velcro to give it a finished look.
I also wouldn't put limitations on yourself. You can build a stand for less than $50 out of 2x4". There are plenty of DIY directions that are easy to follow. You can get all the wood dimensions cut at Home Depot for free.
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I owned the deep blue series 2 stand for many years, and I liked it a lot. It has a side door for sliding a sump or large items in, and a carbon fiber front panel. I’m a huge carbon fiber fan and always thought this cabinet was unique
Where is the cabinet now? It somehow was thrown away or lost during a move so I am looking to replace it
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I have had a Deep blue 80g rimless since 2014. The tank is nice and I would recommend it but the stand is junk from a material perspective. I agree the design and look are nice but when you have a rimless tank you need a good solid stand.
My friend bought the same tank under the Seapora name brand and had his stand made with real wood from a local cabinet maker.
My friend bought the same tank under the Seapora name brand and had his stand made with real wood from a local cabinet maker.
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My 40b is standard with a rim
Interested in this stand because of the carbon fiber and sump access side door. With no center brace on the side the sump can be removed without needing to remove the tank
