fyrfytr
Active Member
So as many of you know I had purchased a 55gal and stand from Craigslist to start my saltwater adventure, which was vetoed by my wife in favor of the smaller 36gal bowfront that was a deal and a steal at PetSmart 2 years ago during their 12 Deals of Christmas sale. Fastforward 2 years and the saltwater thing is not a "phase or trend" in my life, nor is it in out kids life....and to be honest I think she is starting to get into it as well, however she has seen the limitations to the 36 gal tank.
The free stand that came with the 55 gal was free for a reason, it is collapsing under its own weight when we moved it to be able to put a dog cage on the corner when our dogs starting getting ridiculous about being loud at night. SO I have been given the yellow light (proceed with caution) to get a tank stand for the 55 gal. I told her that pricing wise, probably cheaper to DIY it. So I am looking for the pros and cons for DIY stands. Who has done them? What went right? What went wrong? What do you wish you had done?
The free stand that came with the 55 gal was free for a reason, it is collapsing under its own weight when we moved it to be able to put a dog cage on the corner when our dogs starting getting ridiculous about being loud at night. SO I have been given the yellow light (proceed with caution) to get a tank stand for the 55 gal. I told her that pricing wise, probably cheaper to DIY it. So I am looking for the pros and cons for DIY stands. Who has done them? What went right? What went wrong? What do you wish you had done?
