Tank stand

Wayofthereef · Dec 31, 2022

So Ive been building furniture for 30 years and Ive also had a reef tank for years as well.. and I built this tank stand and hutch pictured here. I like the hutch to cover everything and the tank sits much higher than those being sold today. Then I had the thought of starting a business selling this stands in different styles to accommodate different style tanks that are on the market but where people might not like the simply designed stands. What do you guys think?

Kristopher Conlin · Dec 31, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

I had a custom made wooden stand and I love it. Not sure how saturated the market or how the demand is near you but it's worth a shot in my opinion!

MERKEY · Dec 31, 2022

Hello and welcome to R2R!

Gotta start somewhere

Wayofthereef · Dec 31, 2022

Kristopher Conlin said:
Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

I had a custom made wooden stand and I love it. Not sure how saturated the market or how the demand is near you but it's worth a shot in my opinion!

I was actually thinking of going the route of online sales and shipping. With many different styles and sizes. One thing that has my attention is tying LED's into the design to trick it out. And alot of people like the rimless as well.. for me I like it up higher so im not leaning over to look at it. I have to get a step ladder to work on it.

Red_Beard · Dec 31, 2022

That is a beautiful stand! I am sure there would be someone in the market for something like that.

vetteguy53081 · Dec 31, 2022

Wayofthereef said:
So Ive been building furniture for 30 years and Ive also had a reef tank for years as well.. and I built this tank stand and hutch pictured here. I like the hutch to cover everything and the tank sits much higher than those being sold today. Then I had the thought of starting a business selling this stands in different styles to accommodate different style tanks that are on the market but where people might not like the simply designed stands. What do you guys think?

Beautiful work !!

vetteguy53081 · Dec 31, 2022

SPR1968 · Dec 31, 2022

Looks very nice to me, fine craftsmanship

And welcome!

jsker · Dec 31, 2022

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Very nice work!!

ShepherdReefer · Dec 31, 2022

Hey there, and welcome to the channel.

shakacuz · Dec 31, 2022

welcome aboard the r2r board! i wish i was that skilled! i would love to make my own tank/stand to this quality!

JZ199 · Dec 31, 2022

Welcome! Great looking stand and canopy!

Fish Think Pink · Dec 31, 2022

Wayofthereef said:
So Ive been building furniture for 30 years and Ive also had a reef tank for years as well.. and I built this tank stand and hutch pictured here. I like the hutch to cover everything and the tank sits much higher than those being sold today. Then I had the thought of starting a business selling this stands in different styles to accommodate different style tanks that are on the market but where people might not like the simply designed stands. What do you guys think?

Welcome! Glad you joined. GORGEOUS!!!

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread under Forum > Member Aquariums and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you in Fresno:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

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This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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