DIY Stand/bookshelf

[Adamp_holydiver]

Tank stand plus bookshelf

Im starting to make my own stand plus more!!
Right now I have a 75gl RR tank that has pretty much been kind missed matched together (strange pumps and diy fixes). I have a great spot to move the fish tank around in my living room the only thing i have to do just START!!!!
the slump i have is kinda scary, its very thin glass and very small only 15gl.

In the pic i have a extra 75gl tank that will be brand new slump that i may customize with acrylic panels kinda like dividers but i dont know how to draw it out dont even know how to start that.

The stand will for now be open but i will place cabinet doors and several PC fans for air intake and outtake. the stand will pretty much be over built du to a large lip in the front to act as a little shelf in the front. On the sides there will be shelves built all the way up to the ceiling and a canopy self all the way on top connecting the two. I may enclose the the gap between the tank and top self.
i will be posting pics diagrams and all sorts everyday but shopping lists

As for now the light i have i will be getting rid of (its a compact florescent and MH light) and i will be getting>>>>>

-Standard Solder less 75g Tank Dimmable Kit (DIY)
-Neptune Apex Aqua Controller
Honestly Im drooooooooolling just thinking about that :Up_to_sum:

DID I MENTION THE WALL IS SET IN SO THE TANK IS SET IN !!!!!

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[Adamp_holydiver]

This is roughly what the stand will look like once it's done. This Tuesday I will be ordering the lumber needed to start this so stay tuned for Tuesday night!!!!!

 

[annanymous]

Love the idea! Following

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

Pluming plan for new stand

 

[annanymous]

what return pump are you planing to use to support so many valves?

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

Well there is always the good plan to use a external heavy duty
Iwaki MD100 rlt
Or submersible
Eheim compact + pump 5000

But as of now I'm 90% going to pick up a aqua vin 2000 gph pump

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

I know some one that's doing the same set up and is only useig the aqua vin 1500ghp for the same And his take is about 150 and a30 slump

So yea I like over kill for these things

 

[redfishblewfish]

It appears the sides of the tank will be right up against the bookshelves. How will you mount powerheads?

One thought is to put a door on one shelf on either side where the inside of the area has the side boards cut open to access the side of the tank.

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

yea i the drawing i just kinda think about that. i would have eventually run into that problem too. but i think the shelves wont be that close the space in that wall is 114 inches while the tank is 48i got lots of space there and honestly i dont have that many books unfortunately
the shelves wont come out to far too and the tank also i need room for cords and to stick my hand in there just in case. i might also leave enuf room to accommodate a 150 gallon but thats still in the air i think that might be to much i dont want to drown my tenets in case something happens

 

[CDANN76]

Looks like it will be kinda cool looking. Following along

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

Taking a little longer then I would like to due to my fianc?s sick cat poor thing has a tumor in its paw really strange

But so far I got the skimmer upgrade the other day I couldn't let that pass up. Thanks to NYC REEFER

PLUS!!!!!

some more live rock with some coral that I helped save sold to me by MIAMILUIS


ok so.......
I finally screwed down the sub frame for the tank and let me just say damn was that floor not level at all so yes it looks like Frankenstein but it will be all put together slowly.




Here are some pics of everything


I will need some help one day on iden some of the coral but not now

What I do need is some help on is figuring out what to get to paint and seal the inside of the stand

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

Will styrofoam help level out a tank

 

[CDANN76]

Will styrofoam help level out a tank

It will prob crush over time. Most people my self included use wood shims from HD.

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

Lol I have a ton of shims left from the bottom of the stank build so ill use that And put moulding around

 

[CDANN76]

Lol I have a ton of shims left from the bottom of the stank build so ill use that And put moulding around

I'm sorry I mid read the post. YOU DON'T WANT TO USE THE WOOD SHIMS ON THE TANK IT SELF. it is fine to use thin styrofoam under the tank it self. And ONLY USE wood shims on the stand to make it level. Like you have already done. But most just place the tank on the stand without anything. Sorry again for any confusion.

 

[CDANN76]

Lol I have a ton of shims left from the bottom of the stank build so ill use that And put moulding around

I'm sorry I mis- read the post. YOU DON'T WANT TO USE THE WOOD SHIMS ON THE TANK IT SELF. it is fine to use thin styrofoam under the tank it self. And ONLY USE wood shims on the stand to make it level. Like you have already done. But most just place the tank on the stand without anything. Sorry again for any confusion.

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

Like how thin is half inch to much

 

[Spsnut]

If you are looking at a 1/2" to level your tank after already leveling the stand you might want to rethink your carpentry skill level. Sorry if that seems rude, its mostly tongue in cheek. I hope you are asking if 1/2 styro will be fine. I don't know if I have seen 1/2" 1" or greater is rather standard. I'm on the fence about its use; I would rather see a stand that is flat. Me, I use very thin self made hardwood shims and glue.

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

The stand is level from what the leveler says I'm just want to make sure with styrofoam

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

Alright it's been a while I know I have been busy as hell dealing with work and my family.
But I do have a truck rented out and tomorrow after work I will be going to Home Depot to pick out some lovely lumber and shinny new screws.

Picks will loaded up after 10 pm tomorrow can't wait to get this starters after so long and wife is def happy about this too !!