NJ_FishDad Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 (edited) Hello. I decided to try building the “cheap and easy” aquarium stand from the KGTropicals YouTube channel. This one is for a new, 20 gallon long that I’m going to set up. It is in-fact pretty cheap and easy to do. I used 2x4s and I’m going to use some reclaimed pallet wood to finish off the bottom shelf. I did spend some extra time sanding all the boards so that it looks a bit more finished and so that it will take stain better. This was also my first try “test” as I plan to eventually build a new stand for my 38 gallon. For that one, I will be a little more exact with my placement of the screws and might even use a pocket jig to hid the screw holes. Either way, there is the option to apply some trim and/or sidewalls to make it look more finished. Anyway, happy with how it came out. Super sturdy and confident it can hold a lot of weight. Cheers. Edited July 2, 2023 by NJ_FishDad 8 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Well done! That will do perfectly 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burke Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 OUTstandinG! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfish Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Looks great. A ten gallon will fit nicely on the bottom shelf. Just saying. 😃 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ_FishDad Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 Yep, that’s where my 10G quarantine tank will go! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ_FishDad Posted October 27, 2023 Author Share Posted October 27, 2023 Finally got around to finishing this. Was trying to keep it simple and cheap but I couldn’t help but trying to make it look a little nicer than planned. Now I just need to figure out what’s going to go into this tank. 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Craft Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 On 10/27/2023 at 2:39 PM, NJ_FishDad said: Finally got around to finishing this. Was trying to keep it simple and cheap but I couldn’t help but trying to make it look a little nicer than planned. Now I just need to figure out what’s going to go into this tank. I think I am totally going to steal this idea. 20 on top 10 QT on the bottom. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 I am getting ready to try this on a much larger form. Going for a build like this on one and the cinder block/wood technique on the other. Very nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ange Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I'm late to the thread but congratulations on your build! It looks awesome. Mine is of a similar design and has held up wonderfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerflower Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 That looks so good! I love this style of stand, so simple and sturdy. The way you finished it looks really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aguinaga Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ_FishDad Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 Just to close the loop on this one, here is where I’m going with my new tank. Currently cycling. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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