DIY 40B Stand Build

[805mike]

GREAT LOOKING STAND SO FAR HERES A COUPLE PICS OF MY 40B STAND SHOULD HAVE TOOK PICS ALONG THE WAT

Great job in that stand/canopy. What's the hight of the stand?

 

[805mike]

Swooped up a couple MP10W'S!!

 

[Denzil]

That looks like a really sturdy stand. Did you get a good deal on those MP10's?

 

[Ranlexus]

Yeah , exact length lol
Tank is 36x18 I'd like to add some nice trim also
Thanks for the advice I've been writing people n so far you're the only
Person who responded and I appreciate it .
Thanks again.

 

[805mike]

That looks like a really sturdy stand. Did you get a good deal on those MP10's?

I got a great deal. A local guy broke down his tank, which was a shame because it was pretty nice.

Yeah , exact length lol
Tank is 36x18 I'd like to add some nice trim also
Thanks for the advice I've been writing people n so far you're the only
Person who responded and I appreciate it .
Thanks again.

I gave myself and extra 1/2 on all sides. If you want to give yourself the same cushion, cut (4) pieces to 16", and (4) pieces to 37" (Step 2, above).

If you want it to be exactly 36x18, then cut (4) pieces to 15", and (4) pieces to 36".

Then cut (4) pieces to the length, that you want the height of the stand to be. I made mine 36" tall. (Steps 3 & 4, above)

 

[Ranlexus]

How much does 1/2 extra bwnifit the tank once the stand is done?
Like what kind of trim will have to be placed on the wood to look even

 

[JJreeftank]

Im preaty tall so I built my stand to be 42" hate having to bend over to far to look into the tank but keep in mind the higher the stand the higher the top of the tank is sucks when you need a step stool every time you need to get something moved at the bottem of the tank...

 

[805mike]

How much does 1/2 extra bwnifit the tank once the stand is done?
Like what kind of trim will have to be placed on the wood to look even

Im no expert in trim, so I have no idea what it would be called. Let you know when I get to that step. There's no real "benefit" from the extra 1/2". I only did it cause I personally don't like the perfectly flush look. I'm also going open top, no canopy. If I was putting on a canopy, I'd trim the stand to match it. Therefore I'm leaving the tanks bottom plastic trim exposed, so it looks even with the top.

I wouldn't go any bigger than a 1/2" though, you want the tanks rim to sit on, and be supported by the 2x4's.

 

[sail33]

WOW ! That is one sturdy stand. I'm NOT criticizing but it looks like it will hold a lot more weight than one tank. GREAT job !

 

[805mike]

Im preaty tall so I built my stand to be 42" hate having to bend over to far to look into the tank but keep in mind the higher the stand the higher the top of the tank is sucks when you need a step stool every time you need to get something moved at the bottem of the tank...

True. It also gets way more top heavy. If the returns are plumbed in the overflow box, then you could flush the tank/stand to the wall, and mount it to a stud.

If the returns are plumbed through the back of the tank (like mine), either an earthquake strap, or widening the base of the stand with more 2x4's (to give it a bigger footprint), may be a good idea.

 

[805mike]

WOW ! That is one sturdy stand. I'm NOT criticizing but it looks like it will hold a lot more weight than one tank. GREAT job !

Haha! Yeah it's a beast, but it will be the last thing on my mind when 500+ pounds, and 40 gallons of water are sitting in my living room! Lol

 

[JJreeftank]

with that stand you have nuthing to worry about perfect in my book

 

[Lildingy]

Personally I believe it is extremely over built, coulda forgone half of the 2xs if your wraping it with quality plywood. just me tho.

 

[Ranlexus]

Sounds good , I should start buying wood this weekend if you start finishing you're stand by then , I should get a picture of how it will look.
Thanks again for everything

 

[805mike]

Ok, finally had time to buy some plywood for the 40B stand. I'm using 1/2" ACX, pretty decent grade plywood.. I haven't yet screwed it down, but heres a pic to give you an idea on where it's going.

I'm leaving the back open, for better air flow over the sump. The front, I'm going to cover the 2x4's with smaller 3 1/2 x 38", and 5 1/2 x 29" pieces, then adding a door/s.

 

[capricess_99]

Looking good!!!

 

[805mike]

Looking good!!!

Thank you!



Sealing the stand with Kilz.

 

[805mike]

Finished sealing the frame. Also sealing the inside of the plywood. Next is to screw the plywood into place, sand, woodfiller, and detail it up!

 

[Ranlexus]

Looking beast!!

 

[makdaddy386]

Nice work so far. If you are going to use wood filler to fill seams for leaking make sure to use silicone instead as the wood filler will crack over time :thumbsup: