New project in the coming weeks/months.

[Lint_Licker]

So I am left with a new 40g AGA tank. I had for got I started building a new stand for my 75g at a buddies house since I was another stand and canopy that is already finished. Well Im going to take the framed stand for the 75g we were making, and convert it into a stand/shelf and make it a nice piece of furniture.

The picture is not to scale, but it gives the idea. The stand is 48x18x36" and the tank is 36x18x13, so that leaves 12"s of space. Instead of centering the tank like most would do, Im putting off to the side. We built the frame with 2x4's and 2x6's so it would be strong enough to a 90g or bigger if needed. So it will be fine supporting the 40g on 3/4s of the length. I figure there will be enough excess lighting to come off to the side to have some kind nice plant such as a bonsai or possible some kind of terrarium, 12x12x13 or something like that.

Any comments or ideas to add on to it, let me know....as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words...

 

[Lint_Licker]

I suppose it would help if I posted the picture, haha

 

[Abiathar]

Looks like it would work well. I've always liked stands that give a bit more room for things other than just the tank, like a place to set test tubes while testing.

Steve

 

[crumbletop]

Looks good to me. I've also seen people extend up the piece on the side to have shelves and stuff there.

 

[Lint_Licker]

Ive seen that as well, but I think I'd rather make use of the excess light and humidity and put it to use. The bonsai is just there to get an idea. I will probaly go with a terrarium but a bonsai does look good next to it.