eizzle Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Built for a 90g aqueon drilled tank. I still have to get my doors hung on the stand and canopy. Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodlenugs Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Looks GREAT so far! Cant wait to see it finished!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizzle Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Thanks Noodle, I can't wait to see it finished myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgurl Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Thanks Noodle, I can't wait to see it finished myself! I can't get a good look at the center supports for the stand but considering the weight of a 90g you may have to consider at least beafing up the corners and adding a center support. We had to do the same thing just to make sure the stand we made could support the weight of our 120g. It looks awesome and I love the finish stain on it! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizzle Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Thanks reefgurl I've got beefed up corners, 2x4s making up the corners and 2x4s behind the frame for center support. My top frame, honestly, would hold a lot of weight, a 2x4 on edge is a lot stronger than people think. It takes approximately 10,000 psi to break a 2x4 on edge, once you figure in that the load is spread across the whole 2x4, you won't even come close to that much weight with an average aquarium. Most of the problems from weight is when the structure twists, that is generally when most load bearing structures fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwoller Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Thanks reefgurl I've got beefed up corners, 2x4s making up the corners and 2x4s behind the frame for center support. My top frame, honestly, would hold a lot of weight, a 2x4 on edge is a lot stronger than people think. It takes approximately 10,000 psi to break a 2x4 on edge, once you figure in that the load is spread across the whole 2x4, you won't even come close to that much weight with an average aquarium. Most of the problems from weight is when the structure twists, that is generally when most load bearing structures fail. 2x Most people way over build thier stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizzle Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Well, I finally got her all finished up, now I just need water, salt, pumps, skimmer... Oh my! Anyway, here are some pics Inside the canopy with the lights in Sump installed, I was hoping for a little more room, but I can deal with it. Overall view Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizzle Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thanks Lucas. Need some custom stand work done? Ive got the itch to build another one and the wife isn't going to let me buy another tank for a long, long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmay Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Very nice! I bet your services will be a great value to our club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizzle Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Heck, I'd do it for little or nothing, minus material and hardware costs, I just had a good time building it! I do however need equipment for mine, maybe something could be worked out like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdebord Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Looking good! If you don't have a whole house GFCI, or one already on that circuit, now would be a good time to swap that wall receptacle to a GFCI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizzle Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thats a good thought, we are going to go over to inland aquatics tomorrow, I'll have to stop by menards and pick up an GFI outlet. Wish I would have thought of that about an hour ago, I was just at the hardware store... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Ha ha, I want some custom stand work done, but I don't really need it. I was planning on building a canopy that would incorporate my hanging light fixture, but I've kind of lost steam- school is consuming me right now. Thanks Lucas. Need some custom stand work done? Ive got the itch to build another one and the wife isn't going to let me buy another tank for a long, long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlando809 Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 looks nice,you might be the guy i was looking for to build a canopy for my tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizzle Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Ha ha, I want some custom stand work done, but I don't really need it. I was planning on building a canopy that would incorporate my hanging light fixture, but I've kind of lost steam- school is consuming me right now. I understand where your coming from, I probably could had mine built in two days, but work always seems to be in the way... Stupid bills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizzle Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 looks nice,you might be the guy i was looking for to build a canopy for my tank Thanks orlando, I would be happy to do a canopy for ya, just let me know what you want to do and we can figure it out from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourseahorseman Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 eizzle, I was planning to build a simple stand but I have to say after seeing the fine work you put into that stand I was inspired. Great job putting the effort into craftsmanship. I will post some pictures when I finish building mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizzle Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Cool, glad I could inspire you (kinda scared for you to, just ask my wife ) thanks for the kind words, I'll be looking for pictures of your stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andersonreefer Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Awesome work on the stand!! I have a 125g reef that I would love to have a nice stand and conopy for! At least a stand that I could get my sump under it is a 55 gal sump I need one with about 36" clearance height wise! Think you could help a new reefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefPsyco Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 WOW. definitely not taking pictures of my stand i finished up today mine looks like Frankenstein compared to this. Amazing work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andersonreefer Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 It can't be all that bad I'm sure it's better than what I could build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizzle Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks guys. Yes, post some pics, I'm sure everybody would love to see your setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefPsyco Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 ROFL. Ok I will take pictures in a moment but I assure you Its horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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