I thought it was an outstanding video to begin with, but what really impressed me was that this man took the time to answer all of the questions below. Big thumbs up. Not a hugely important question here, but do you have any idea roughly how much time assembly should take with the wood cut already for someone who is not mechanically inclined?
I'm doing it to. I'm 55 yr old female I have never built anything before.. i made an error in measurement calculation. But, it wasn't major. I still made it work. Next time, I'll know. His demonstration was really great. Enough for me to be a success!
You deserve far more subscribers. I like how: You dive right into the subject. No annoying music, intro etc. Covers topics I don't see but are extremely useful. Well done, VERY well done
I just bought a Fluval Flex 32.2 and after looking at stands available online, I decided that my amazingly-capable-of-all-things-building-wise husband could build one! Found your video and he's all fired up about doing it. Thanks for the information!
My brother and I built this stand with some slight measurement modifications for his 55-gallon turtle tank and it works and looks great!! Thanks a bunch for the detailed instructions, couldn't have done it without you!
@@morganjones1028 Hi Morgan! It was a couple of years ago that we built it, so I don’t have the original papers, but I do have some pictures of the diagrams I made and materials we used. It doesn’t look like TH-cam allows links in comment sections, but if you want to email, I can send them.
Learned a lot from your video. I'm a preacher, widow, and wiIl be 68 next month. My (39 year old single Mom) daughter, built 2 of these tanks today, following your directions. We would have finished them in maybe 1 hour... but we ran about 10 short of screws on each tank ... (totaling 20). We are so proud. Thank you and God Bless you.
Built this today. I spent a bit more on pine than you did, but it really is as easy as you made it look! Home depot made all the cuts I needed too. I built mine to hold up a 55g 4ft wide tank.
I've watched lots of DIY aquarium stand builds recently, prepping to do my own and this by such a long long way is the best. It's simple to understand. Well done and thank you for doing this.
Very easy to understand. And I like a lot that you answered peoples questions. You honestly deserve much more subscribers. Hands down best video to make a stand
I can not wait to rub my diy made aquarium stand in my husband's face lol. Thanks so much man, this was the best video I found and I looked at TONS! You explained everything perfectly, I feel like i could make a house now lol. Good looking man! 👌
I do have a question! How would you go about adding a shelf and some plywood doors/covering the frame? Could you simply cut the plywood to size and screw them in? (Coverings) And for the Shelf, would you need 2x4 frame for them or could you use more plywood?
Your welcome, and just you could just cut the plywood and screw it into the frame if you needed to build a shelf to hold extra weight you could cut some shorter 2x4s and install it that way as well.
Dude! This video saved me. I've been wanting to upgrade to a 75g for months and always have been afraid to get a petsmart stand + tank combo since I've heard horror stories about those stands but with this i feel confident enough to build my own!
Totally agree with you. I currently have the petsmart stand and it's doing good so far. Knock on wood. Lol but I've always thought about building one myself.
Great video, thank you! My husband is very handy, he watched this video and then built my 40 G breeder fish tank stand in under an hour. Excellent resource
Man!!! I became your fan even more !! Your videos are SO instructive! Thank you, again! By the way, congratulations!! You have such a cute little girl 😍. Love that she showed up in the video. My baby girl is only 1 year old. Can’t wait to see her running around the house and back yard. 😄
Finished mine today, thank you very much! One thing, I think maybe one of the boards I used was a bit warped, because the surface is not completely flat (very close though). Is it enough to slip some paper under my tank where it sits on the stand to level it out?
Might be a stupid question, but why did you use 15.25" planks for the depth of the stand if the depth of the tank is 18.25"? I'm building a stand for my 40 gal breeder and I just want to make sure all my measurements are right before I get my materials
@@TrafishAquatics I know some people place styrofoam on the stand to counter the untrue or unbalance of the surface so the fish tank could distribute the weight evenly on the fish stand since it has gaps between it but I never seen youtuber does that
I bought a bunch of lumber to start my 40gal breeder build. This was really helpful for more concise instructions than I have gotten from other tutorials. I might make mine a bit shorter since I'm only five feet tall and I can't imagine climbing into my fishtank to maintain it 🤣
Thank you for making this video!!! It’s so easy to follow I’m going to make one instead of buying they are so expensive to buy a stand at pet supply stores.
Hi Great video :) I'm a bit confused though , your uprights are 30 inches then your using 2x4 so wouldn't the gap for the supports be 22 inches not 23 inches or have I missed something ?
@@TrafishAquatics ar that explains it , I figured I had missed something, I'm new to all this , thankyou for your reply and your videos , there a massive help 😀
@@TrafishAquatics I had some uneven Ness on my fish tank stand. to fix that I figured I’d just move the leg down a bit more to compensate for it right? Other than that it might need a good sanding.
Thanks! I have a project to work on this weekend. I'm not a diy kinda person having adhd. But I just started the hobby with 3 goldfish and I like it so far. I'm determined to do this.
I’m just finding your channel and you do a great job at explaining step by step how to build the stand. I appreciate it. I have a 28 gallon bow tank and I was wondering will this work for me?
I'm a little confused on the "create a plan" step. I have a 49x25 and I was also gonna do 30 inches tall. I'm unsure of how you went from the measurements to knowing how much wood to cut
Hey bro! I have a new 30 gallon tank and it’s 36inches long and 12.5 inches wide. Should I cut the wood 36.5 inches long and 13.5 wide? Just to give it extra cushion, I’m going to put a wood piece on the top as a cover so tank is sitting on it.
I think I saw a question on here that you asked asking about what nails or screws I would recommend but I can't seem to find it, I normally use two and a half inch number eight or number nine screws.
@@TrafishAquatics thanks for replying all my have frames so thanks for putting my mind at rest will be making a stand at some point thanks to your video
We just made a stand using this video, it was so easy, well explained. It’s our first time making a stand. The results are great. I do have a question, our stand is for a 48 inches long 55 gallon tank, we didn’t add a middle leg because it’s not over 4 feet, but do we need too???? I wish I could share a picture of the final results.
Just got a 29g with the black rim that creates a gap in between the bottom glass and the rim itself. I'm wondering if it would be better (or worst/unnecessary) to rather have the stand fit for the bottom glass rather than having it sit on the black rim (so as the rim would come around the wood)? I'd of course cover the top of the stand with wood and a thick foam mat.
using this as a guide to build a CRT TV stand for my 40" 250lb beast. i just wasn't sure how to configure the wood so that it doesn't sway side to side and snap over lol. mine's supposed to be a cornered unit, will have to look into it...
Such a good build. I am going to attempt this. Do the top need a plywood cover or 2x4 cover or can the Aquarium just rest on it as it is? I never used stands like this so I am worried about the weight distribution
Thanks. The video is very clear. I have a very small tank with a base of 7.5x14”. Can i use 2x2’s instead of 2x4’s since they are too big for this small tank? Also, would it be unstable if it’s 28” high with this small base?
I don't know if I would add feet to this stand necessarily, But you could get sheets of felt and cut it to fit along the bottom of the stand to provide a soft contacting surface between the wood and your floor It should prevent scratching
This was so helpful! I'm planning to build this for a 10G nano and was wondering if yellow pine wood would be appropriate, and what kind of wood species you used in this video?
Great video! Do you have any videos or advice on modifying for a 150 gallon tank? 60”x24”. How did you calculate how much the stand would support? Thanks so much!
Essentially you would build it the same way but add vertical braces every two feet across the front and back as well as cross braces every two feet on the top and bottom shelves of the stand, general construction code has two by fours rated at a thousand pounds at the point of failure for each vertical 2x4
If I wanted to build this a little bigger and also have the front bottom open to be a desk, with a little desktop 60 gallon breeder 😂. Could I make that bottom front corner end shortly after the vertical corner post and maybe just put a crossbeam going to the back there for stability?
I know this is old, but I wanted to say thanks. I just built one of these for my 20 gallon. It's the most simple stand I could find and it's also the best tutorial. The stand is rock solid and will look pretty good with some black paint. Thanks again!
I thought it was an outstanding video to begin with, but what really impressed me was that this man took the time to answer all of the questions below. Big thumbs up. Not a hugely important question here, but do you have any idea roughly how much time assembly should take with the wood cut already for someone who is not mechanically inclined?
Thank you, Probably about an hour, maybe two tops
Some people care ya kno 😎
What a dumb amount of info for a TH-cam video about a aquarium shelf.
@@JdiJoeywhat a dumb comment from a troll
Just get the measurements and tell the Home Depot guy to cut it for you
THANK YOU for your video!!! I was able to make my stand 100% by myself! As a 53 yo single woman, I was damn proud of myself!!
I'm doing it to. I'm 55 yr old female I have never built anything before.. i made an error in measurement calculation. But, it wasn't major. I still made it work. Next time, I'll know. His demonstration was really great. Enough for me to be a success!
Rock on, Lynn 🤘🏾!
You deserve far more subscribers.
I like how:
You dive right into the subject.
No annoying music, intro etc.
Covers topics I don't see but are extremely useful.
Well done, VERY well done
I was just thinking the same. This guy got me started in fish keeping. Very informative and no flashy gimmicks
I just bought a Fluval Flex 32.2 and after looking at stands available online, I decided that my amazingly-capable-of-all-things-building-wise husband could build one!
Found your video and he's all fired up about doing it.
Thanks for the information!
My brother and I built this stand with some slight measurement modifications for his 55-gallon turtle tank and it works and looks great!! Thanks a bunch for the detailed instructions, couldn't have done it without you!
Your very welcome!
Don't think anyone cares lol
Hi do you have the measurements for your 55 gallon??
@@morganjones1028 Hi Morgan! It was a couple of years ago that we built it, so I don’t have the original papers, but I do have some pictures of the diagrams I made and materials we used. It doesn’t look like TH-cam allows links in comment sections, but if you want to email, I can send them.
Learned a lot from your video. I'm a preacher, widow, and wiIl be 68 next month. My (39 year old single Mom) daughter, built 2 of these tanks today, following your directions. We would have finished them in maybe 1 hour... but we ran about 10 short of screws on each tank ... (totaling 20). We are so proud. Thank you and God Bless you.
I love this 😊
Nice tidy design for easy construction. Simple is good, less is more. I love it.
Thank you!
Finally ! Someone who explains simply so i can understand
You're welcome
best stand tutorial. simple, super clear and no unnecessary crap. thanks for posting this!
Your very welcome!
Best stand build video I've watched!
Thank you!
Built this today. I spent a bit more on pine than you did, but it really is as easy as you made it look! Home depot made all the cuts I needed too. I built mine to hold up a 55g 4ft wide tank.
Awesome, glad it was helpful
I've watched lots of DIY aquarium stand builds recently, prepping to do my own and this by such a long long way is the best. It's simple to understand. Well done and thank you for doing this.
LOL at the fish behind you in the time lapse...very interested in what you're doing! Thanks for the vid, about to make one for a new 36 gal.
Sounds awesome!
Very easy to understand. And I like a lot that you answered peoples questions. You honestly deserve much more subscribers. Hands down best video to make a stand
I can not wait to rub my diy made aquarium stand in my husband's face lol. Thanks so much man, this was the best video I found and I looked at TONS! You explained everything perfectly, I feel like i could make a house now lol. Good looking man! 👌
I do have a question! How would you go about adding a shelf and some plywood doors/covering the frame? Could you simply cut the plywood to size and screw them in? (Coverings) And for the Shelf, would you need 2x4 frame for them or could you use more plywood?
Your welcome, and just you could just cut the plywood and screw it into the frame if you needed to build a shelf to hold extra weight you could cut some shorter 2x4s and install it that way as well.
From England, great vid and easy to follow. Building mine tomorrow 👍
Great video, you are a great teacher and explain things clearly. I also enjoy the way you made the video, perfect style.
Dude! This video saved me. I've been wanting to upgrade to a 75g for months and always have been afraid to get a petsmart stand + tank combo since I've heard horror stories about those stands but with this i feel confident enough to build my own!
Totally agree with you. I currently have the petsmart stand and it's doing good so far. Knock on wood. Lol but I've always thought about building one myself.
Used this for my old tank 3 years ago, back again to build a stand for my 60 gallon. Amazingtank stand 10/10 saves me so much money.
Thank you so much. We built our 55 gallon tank stand today. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Your welcome
Built one today with your directions for a 20 gal tank. Thank you.
Incredible video.I just got all the materials to built two stand following your directions.Thank you for giving such detailed instructions!
Your welcome
I'm going to build this stand this week, but add a shelf and pallet wood for sides. Awesome tutorial. Thanks.
Sounds great, your welcome
This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you!
Your welcome!
Great video, thank you! My husband is very handy, he watched this video and then built my 40 G breeder fish tank stand in under an hour. Excellent resource
Man!!! I became your fan even more !! Your videos are SO instructive! Thank you, again! By the way, congratulations!! You have such a cute little girl 😍. Love that she showed up in the video. My baby girl is only 1 year old. Can’t wait to see her running around the house and back yard. 😄
Thank you!
Just got all my lumber, blueprints are drawn- Wish me luck! Thanks for the great instructions.
Finished mine today, thank you very much! One thing, I think maybe one of the boards I used was a bit warped, because the surface is not completely flat (very close though). Is it enough to slip some paper under my tank where it sits on the stand to level it out?
Very nice build brother, looks great also!
Thank you
Thanks for the awesome and informative video! I only have a 20 gallon, but want my stand to last trough the test of time, and this will 100% do it!
Very clear & precise! No waste of time! Tnx.
Nice work. Very easy to follow.
I built two stands from this video, still going strong, thanks Travis!
Hey Travis great video always helpful and straight to the point.
Might be a stupid question, but why did you use 15.25" planks for the depth of the stand if the depth of the tank is 18.25"? I'm building a stand for my 40 gal breeder and I just want to make sure all my measurements are right before I get my materials
Same question here! Should it not be 14.25” since the pieces their attached to would add 2inches each (so 4inches in total)?
I just wanted to say thanks. My brother and I just finished the stand and it was easy to build and it turned out great..
That's awesome to hear I'm glad the video was helpful!
How did you solve the fish tank stand surface balancing?
I'm not sure I understand the question, as in the stand is twisted and the tank doesn't sit level?
@@TrafishAquatics yeah the tank doesn't sit level with the stand surface and I could see gaps between it. Any tips on how I could fix it?
@@TrafishAquatics I know some people place styrofoam on the stand to counter the untrue or unbalance of the surface so the fish tank could distribute the weight evenly on the fish stand since it has gaps between it but I never seen youtuber does that
will this setup work for a bowfront aquarium?
Just curious if you had a table saw would you have ripped them down to 2x2 to use less wood
No I would still leave them 2x4
Thank you for this nice and simple tutorial! I was able to build a couple of stands for a 40 breeder and a 20 gallon long by following this video.
Good job, best 40 gallon build on You Tube.
I bought a bunch of lumber to start my 40gal breeder build. This was really helpful for more concise instructions than I have gotten from other tutorials. I might make mine a bit shorter since I'm only five feet tall and I can't imagine climbing into my fishtank to maintain it 🤣
For sure lol, im glad it was helpful!
Thank you for making this video!!! It’s so easy to follow I’m going to make one instead of buying they are so expensive to buy a stand at pet supply stores.
Thank you so much for this video!
Your welcome
You just helped me save a lot of money. Thank you!!
Your welcome
What would be a good measurement for a 20 gallon long tank, im going with 30" tall as well
I wonder if some cabinet doors could fit in the front
Bro, love the design of your 180’s stand where the front sticks out a little bit. Much better access! 👍
Hi Great video :) I'm a bit confused though , your uprights are 30 inches then your using 2x4 so wouldn't the gap for the supports be 22 inches not 23 inches or have I missed something ?
Standard dimensions of wood is classified as 2x4 but actual dimensions are 1.5 by 3.5.
@@TrafishAquatics ar that explains it , I figured I had missed something, I'm new to all this , thankyou for your reply and your videos , there a massive help 😀
Your welcome 😁
This question and answer is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks
Took me 5 2x4's to get mine put together for my 29gal tall.
About to screw the boards together as we speak.
and it only cost me $43!! Thanks so much!
Your welcome!
@@TrafishAquatics I had some uneven Ness on my fish tank stand. to fix that I figured I’d just move the leg down a bit more to compensate for it right? Other than that it might need a good sanding.
Yep that will work
What type of wood did you use for the 2x4’s???
Thanks!
I have a project to work on this weekend. I'm not a diy kinda person having adhd. But I just started the hobby with 3 goldfish and I like it so far.
I'm determined to do this.
It's very easy just make sure the boards you get are nice and straight!
Thats interestinf i also have adhd but i am quite. Diy peraon
I’m just finding your channel and you do a great job at explaining step by step how to build the stand. I appreciate it. I have a 28 gallon bow tank and I was wondering will this work for me?
I thinking of trying a corner tank stand out of reclaimed scaffold boards, not quite sure how I'll do it yet, but it seems like an interesting project
Thank you brother very useful information
Thx i m gonna build a stand like this
I'm a little confused on the "create a plan" step. I have a 49x25 and I was also gonna do 30 inches tall. I'm unsure of how you went from the measurements to knowing how much wood to cut
Dont you have to apply water resistant coat on the wood ?
Nope its not needed
Would this work for a 36 gallon bowfront?
Yes just add plywood to the top
can i use nail instead of screws?
Great tutorial. Thanks
Your welcome
What are the measurments for wood?
I wish I had the time, I would definitely do that, thanks, really nice video, blessings.
Thank you
You made me buy everything today hahahaha
1 question, I didnt get the #9 2 1/2
so I got #8 2 1/2 do that works?
Yep number eight is perfect
Thanks for this video! Built a mini version for a ten gallon... One for a 67 gallon is next!
Hey bro! I have a new 30 gallon tank and it’s 36inches long and 12.5 inches wide.
Should I cut the wood 36.5 inches long and 13.5 wide? Just to give it extra cushion, I’m going to put a wood piece on the top as a cover so tank is sitting on it.
Yep I would definitely add that extra half inch especially because the corners of the 2x4s are rounded to make sure you get a good seating
@@TrafishAquatics damn quick ass response!!! Thank you a ton man. Wishing you the best & your fam 🙏🏽💪🏽
Thanks man wishing you and yours the best as well!
I think I saw a question on here that you asked asking about what nails or screws I would recommend but I can't seem to find it, I normally use two and a half inch number eight or number nine screws.
What if you wanted to put another large aquarium on top?
Thanks so much for this wonderful video and explaining everything so clearly❤
How would you suggest adding a shelf of some sort to house fish accessories?
Do I need to add a piece of wood for the tank to sit on?
I normally don't, framed tanks only rest on the frame anyway, unless your uning a frameless tank then yes
@@TrafishAquatics thanks for replying all my have frames so thanks for putting my mind at rest will be making a stand at some point thanks to your video
Nice job, this looks and sounds very strong. my plan is to make a desk and fish tank stands seem to be the sturdy plan.
These are very sturdy, I'd be interested in seeing your final build
Would you happen to know how to measure how many gallons of a tank you have? Have one just laying around not sure on gallons
You can use this to make it easy
www.firsttankguide.net/calculator.php
I am only 3 minutes in and I know this is how I am going to build mine. 1. He measures while sitting down 2. It is a 40B build Thanks brother!
You're welcome!
We just made a stand using this video, it was so easy, well explained. It’s our first time making a stand. The results are great. I do have a question, our stand is for a 48 inches long 55 gallon tank, we didn’t add a middle leg because it’s not over 4 feet, but do we need too???? I wish I could share a picture of the final results.
For 55 gallons you may not need to but a little more support never hurts.
Do you still have those measurements? I plan on making this stand as well for a 55gl. I just don’t have the tank itself yet .
48 inches long is the size for a 75g. I would get the 75g over the 55g and then I would add the middle support then for sure.
I used 2 by 6 all thru with 2 of them on top running long wise for a 50 gal I should not need plywood on top would I?
Thanks for this! new to aquatics and dont like that my tank is on MDF and we all know how well that holds up to time.
Yea MDF boards are very sketchy when it comes to aquariums, any water contact and they fall apart.
@@TrafishAquatics Indeed! we're about to move into a house and time for me to expand and I don't want to come home to a pond in my house
Yea that wouldn't be good
Very informative! Awesome video!
Thank you
nice idea, thank you brother.
Thank you so much for sharing!
Your welcome
Nice work, I like the design.
Thank you
Top notch thank you for posting!!
Your welcome
Simple explanation, great video!
Thank you
Tanks very much. Lol. I enjoyed your video.
Thanks for the great video!
Just got a 29g with the black rim that creates a gap in between the bottom glass and the rim itself. I'm wondering if it would be better (or worst/unnecessary) to rather have the stand fit for the bottom glass rather than having it sit on the black rim (so as the rim would come around the wood)? I'd of course cover the top of the stand with wood and a thick foam mat.
using this as a guide to build a CRT TV stand for my 40" 250lb beast. i just wasn't sure how to configure the wood so that it doesn't sway side to side and snap over lol. mine's supposed to be a cornered unit, will have to look into it...
This stand is solid when built this way, a 40 gallon tank weighs 400lbs when filled
YOU’RE DA MAN ! Very informative video 🏆💯🔥✅
Such a good build. I am going to attempt this. Do the top need a plywood cover or 2x4 cover or can the Aquarium just rest on it as it is? I never used stands like this so I am worried about the weight distribution
Thanks. The video is very clear. I have a very small tank with a base of 7.5x14”. Can i use 2x2’s instead of 2x4’s since they are too big for this small tank? Also, would it be unstable if it’s 28” high with this small base?
Love the video. Is there a safe way to add feet? I don't want to accidentally scratch my would floor.
I don't know if I would add feet to this stand necessarily, But you could get sheets of felt and cut it to fit along the bottom of the stand to provide a soft contacting surface between the wood and your floor It should prevent scratching
Great video and great design. Where'd you learn it?
I went to school for engineering and this is what i came up with
Awesome video, thank you
This was so helpful! I'm planning to build this for a 10G nano and was wondering if yellow pine wood would be appropriate, and what kind of wood species you used in this video?
This is pine 2x4, it is plenty strong enough, I used 2x4 pine for the stand for my 300 gallon also
Fantastic!!
Thanks buddy just did mine learning from your video
I got a 75 gallon one how can I build one and want it same highest as this one you made
Great video! Do you have any videos or advice on modifying for a 150 gallon tank? 60”x24”. How did you calculate how much the stand would support? Thanks so much!
Essentially you would build it the same way but add vertical braces every two feet across the front and back as well as cross braces every two feet on the top and bottom shelves of the stand, general construction code has two by fours rated at a thousand pounds at the point of failure for each vertical 2x4
what screws did you use ?
Either #8 or #9 2.5" screws
I messed up and used the 48’ to build the frame instead of the 521/2. Can I cut the other ones at 48’ and used them?
So far this is the plan liking the most, do you think it'll be good for a 60 gallon? Same dimensions as a 55 just a little taller..
If I wanted to build this a little bigger and also have the front bottom open to be a desk, with a little desktop 60 gallon breeder 😂. Could I make that bottom front corner end shortly after the vertical corner post and maybe just put a crossbeam going to the back there for stability?
I know this is old, but I wanted to say thanks. I just built one of these for my 20 gallon. It's the most simple stand I could find and it's also the best tutorial. The stand is rock solid and will look pretty good with some black paint.
Thanks again!
Right there with you!!! It still holds up after all these years!
Would a stand be exponentially stronger the shorter it is?
Stronger no, more stable yes