Hiding tank trim on diy stand and other questions

[marino420td]

As the heading says, I want to build my stand to hide the plastic trim on my tank. I would like to see pictures of how you have accomplished this with your stands.

I also like to stands that have crown molding around the top with a "shelf" or ledge around the bottom of the tank. Can someone post details on construction?

When building the base of the stand from 2X4's, should I build it exactly the same size as my tank's footprint or should I go a little larger?

My tank is a 120 (48X24X24).

Thanks.

 

[Barto]

If someone can run me thru the quick drill on posting pics here (I'm still a darn newbie!) I can show you what i did on one of my 75 fw tank stands. Description without pics wouldn't mean much.
My reef to be waits while I am in the reading, learning & planning stage. Thanks to RC!

 

[marino420td]

bigskybart= I sent you a pm

 

[GROSSR]

Simple, use molding. Make sure the tank fits inside the dimension of your stand. Put molding that will fit.

rich

 

[feasible]

Marino,
I just finished a stand and canopy that does exactly what you want to do. I documented it here:

75gallon Stand & Canopy Build

Hope it helps give you some ideas.

Mike

 

[EdMiller]

How about this one. I made this stand for my 50g FOWLR. The stand is all 3/4 plywood with solid oak trim in a mission style design. I recessed the top of the base to the depth of the plastic trim. The canopy sets down over the top trim to conceal it.

 

[countertopguy]

If you click on my "red house" it will take you to the build thread of my stand. It might give you some ideas. I incorporated a "drip edge" and I hid the plastic trim of the tank.

Steve