Stand design

[Bakedpwn]

So i understand the basics of DIY stand design using 2x4. My question is, does the rim or exterior of the stand need to match the display tank or can you make it bigger?
example : i have a 60 breeder with 48.5 x 18.5 as footprint. can i make the stand a solid 50x20 and put a nice hardwood plywood sheet on top? thus enabling me to fit a 40b under and not worry about the stand ever sagging due to no middle set of vertical braces.

 

[RedoubtReef]

If it were me I'd make a plywood stand and not use any lumber at all. You get so much more room in the stand. It does require a few more tools than your average stand but well worth it. You could make it large enough that you could use a 60 breeder down below as your sump too.

 

[Bakedpwn]

If it were me I'd make a plywood stand and not use any lumber at all. You get so much more room in the stand. It does require a few more tools than your average stand but well worth it. You could make it large enough that you could use a 60 breeder down below as your sump too.

What do you mean plywood stand? Do you have an example? Ive never seen a stand made from plywood alone

 

[RedoubtReef]

You can view the one I built in my "My tank thread":

Build Thread - Redoubt Reef: 80 Gallon Rebirth Build

I really, really really love your stand. It turned out nice!!!!!

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See these also:

show me your DIY plywood stands

Hey guys! soooo i am thinking about setting up yet another tank a 40br thinking about a DIY plywood stand i have a kreg jig and glue. just need a template and/or ideas so post pic of your build or link to a thread.

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Let's talk DIY Plywood stands

First of all, it is not a plywood stand if you start off framing the thing with 2X4's, that is a 2X4 stand with a plywood face! I am contemplating building a plywood stand for a 72"X30"X25" tank. I know I can build a Square carcass fairly easily. I want to make the center brace on the front...

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[Bakedpwn]

man that seems like alot more skill level then what i know. I talked to my friend who is more handy about the stand and he said we could try 80/20 metal as he can weld. i will show him pictures in the links you sent to see if we can do that. the guy sitting on 3k lbs of bricks was impressive. the 40b is only .5 inches wider so i still might have to make the skeleton a little wider then the display 60b.

 

[RedoubtReef]

80/20 is erector set for big kids, no welding required.

 

[Bakedpwn]

80/20 is erector set for big kids, no welding required.

Ooo ok. As you can see im not a builder of things.