I agree with the other commenter.. Yours is one of the best DIY stand videos. -If you are in earthquake or tremor zones, you may want the paneling to rise up to retain the tank from falling off of the stand. Nicely done for the rest of us.. 😊
Having been a physics student, I see the force(aquarium weight) one some stand builds is acting on the screws/bolts, which could fatigue and sheer. I would really trust your stands for the larger aquariums as you correctly have the top platform beams fixed to the TOP of the upright beams, rather than bolted to the sides.
This is one of best videos on stand builds I've seen. One thing is I would use one solid sheet of 1/4 inch for the face so the grain matches. Other than that very thorough walk through.
Strong framing & you used oak with nice tight joints that look great. I assume you have a table saw along with other woodworking tools. "In my opinion" those doors don't match the stand. Maybe redesign & re-do those doors. Use 1 x 3 oak for the door frame and then use the thin oak for the recessed door facing to match the rest of the build.
great stand and going to try do this for my 4 foot long tank.cant find anything even reasonably cheap to use as a stand and may as well try build it. thanks for taking the time to upload.
Excellent point about the cost of stands at the stores. 200 to 400 is about what you'll pay for a stand made of cheap construction, flimsy wood, and in the low end stands...staples instead of screws. If you don't have the skills, time, or tools to build one yourself, you can pay someone to do it. You still save money and you get a sturdy, quality stand.
Looks Great Brother...I'm getting ready to build a 40g Breeder Tank stand for my bass..Gonna do same wrap the frame in 1/2 plywood painted white and make some farm house style doors then 3/4 inch plywood top stained in Minwax Espresso...Keep Crushing It!!! Stay HUMBLE, Stay HUNGRY, Stay FOCUSED...~The Jarhead Entrepreneur
That was one of the best "how to" videos I've seen on TH-cam... cheers! I was going to do a video on my 75 gallon stand but it's more of a one off so I thought I'd pass on it. However now I think I will, just to show the absolute opposite side of the spectrum. lol Great stuff! FISH ON!!
Afternoon, I have a 75 Gallon I am going to be building a stand for. What are you measurements you use? I think you said 49 1/4 and then you send 3 inches shorter on the width?
awesome. Job well done!. thumbs up and favorited. I have built my own stands before i saw some things I never really thought of before and would have made it easier. Thanks for sharing
Plynwood is. I wouldn’t use OSB or MDF because these will swell and absorb water. I also wouldn’t get the “sheathing” plywood if you doing an outer cabinet skin. Had he made the top solid, sheathing ply could have been used for that to save cost because it’s not seen. Finish sanded ply is good for aesthetics and looks good stained. Both are equally as strong.
Hi can you send me all the exact measurements for all the frame borads some of the measurements you said the sound cut out so couldnt hear you....I need to make 2 stands
Great instructions, I will definitely give this a try instead of buying one of the overpriced ones from the pet store! By the way the stand came out beautifully, I don't think mine will look anywhere near as nice as that.
I wouldn't say they are over priced. You are paying for someone else to assemble the stand for you and some are quite beautiful and functional. If I compare Aquarium stands to other pieces of furniture they are actually quite cheap by comparison.
I got a question for you and all of the stand makers out there. @ or about 2:55 of the video. You show a level being used. I see that often in tutorials about building an aquarium stand. But my question is....did you put the level on the floor in the place where the aquarium will go ? And then of course is the question...did you make absolutely sure which way the floor joist run ? You have very close to 800 Lbs there and I don't want to be anywhere near you if the floor joist run the same as the length of the tank.
Is there a special type of wood to use? Don't you have to worry about would shrinking? (Like how people build fences only to find there are gaps in between when the would shrinks)
Excellent run down....wish I had seen some of your tips before starting mine..ie., the weights to keep the bottom rectangle flat on the floor! Nice. Mine has a little warp to it but I figure when the 125 gallon is set on it, it will settle down with the weight. I'm stuck on my door ideas, I like your doors...simple and looks nice.
Nice channel and fish too. Subbed! Drop in at my channel..it's brand new and I will be doing a lot of videos soon. Right now you can see my stand build and koi pond set up. Please sub, I only have two subscribers so far. I welcome any advice and help!
Could you use 1x4's as the first structure pieces instead of 2x4's since you are putting additional 2x4's in the corners? Seems like you could get away with it in order to get more width for a sump.
Why does everyone use 2x4's?...the ones in the stores that sell for $$$$ don't do that I believe...they use MDF/plywood with veneer and 1x4's...just seems 2x4 is over kill..guess better safe than sorry ..as long as the outside is wrapped nicely and looks good....nice job though. I need to build something for my 75G..i don't like the stand I got with it..(bought it used..it's one of those put together from Petsmart made of mdf..black with a lower shelf and 2 upper doors..I want a cabinet where I can put a refugium). I was thinking of building one and wrapping it in cherry veneer over plywood..doing it in a shaker style. I think the main thing is the legs need to be adequate so they carry the weight straight to the floor as I read by some engineer types. I might follow your form..and use 1/2 ply with cherry and use rail/style design on the sides pieces (1/2 x 3 and 1/2 x 4) to cover the nails etc and the front frame out of 1x3 and 1x4 solid cherry and shaker style inset doors. Want it to match my shaker furniture.
David Hughes Yes, the 2 x 4's probably are a bit over kill. I wanted to make sure it could hold all the weight for the deep substrate bed for the plants. My 125 G reef stand is a store bought made by Marine land. And, it's a lot lighter than my homemade 75 G stand lol. Plus, it consist of only three braces across the width of the aquarium: one across each end and one in the middle.
Great video. I am building my own next week. Thanks for the tip. Love building my own stuff. The units you buy from the store is poorly built. God bless!
thomas4202day the top beam would have to be a 2x6 so it doesn't crack. Then you have 2x4 or 2x6 as legs the 1 or 2 2x4 or 2x6 as braces for the back of the stand so you have more room for a sump.
Very nice video dude. Because of this video i hope i will save €200. I've never worked with wood, so could u tell me please what the name of the wood is u are using?:P
This stand is wayyyyy overkill. A single 2x4 can support a vertical load over a 1,000lbs at longer lengths than you have here. With shorter studs, your bending moments are lower and it can support even more weight. Your 75 gal aquarium weighs less than 1,000lbs.
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I agree with the other commenter..
Yours is one of the best DIY stand videos.
-If you are in earthquake or tremor zones, you may want the paneling to rise up to retain the tank from falling off of the stand.
Nicely done for the rest of us.. 😊
I've been looking at aquarium stand tutorials for weeks, and think this one is by far the best. Thank you for such a detailed video 🙏🏼
Love the build. One tip, the top piece (plywood) could have used some wood banding around it make it look a little bit better.
Very nice....... ill be building ones for my 75 and my 40 soon.
Having been a physics student, I see the force(aquarium weight) one some stand builds is acting on the screws/bolts, which could fatigue and sheer. I would really trust your stands for the larger aquariums as you correctly have the top platform beams fixed to the TOP of the upright beams, rather than bolted to the sides.
Very nice work, your plan will work great for me for my 90 gallon tank.
Great video. Do you have a cut list for all your pieces? I sub'd and liked.
This is one of best videos on stand builds I've seen. One thing is I would use one solid sheet of 1/4 inch for the face so the grain matches. Other than that very thorough walk through.
You are a true craftsman. Well done stand and video. Nice job!
Great tutorial. Wishing you would've put all the needed measurements in the description though
Did you happen to ever find the measurements and amount of pieces for this build
@@Dariusdoesreefing he says the dimensions in the video. I think it's 49" x 30". He goes an inch longer so you have 1/2" play on either side.
Strong framing & you used oak with nice tight joints that look great. I assume you have a table saw along with other woodworking tools. "In my opinion" those doors don't match the stand. Maybe redesign & re-do those doors. Use 1 x 3 oak for the door frame and then use the thin oak for the recessed door facing to match the rest of the build.
great stand and going to try do this for my 4 foot long tank.cant find anything even reasonably cheap to use as a stand and may as well try build it. thanks for taking the time to upload.
thanks for this video! it has the same basic design as uarujoey but the "step by step" and little tips are very helpful.
what is the width of stand thx you
Your voice is relaxing....like Bob Ross
I went into the comments just to see if someone else wrote this!
YAAAAAAAAS!!!
What are width cuts ?thx you
Excellent point about the cost of stands at the stores. 200 to 400 is about what you'll pay for a stand made of cheap construction, flimsy wood, and in the low end stands...staples instead of screws. If you don't have the skills, time, or tools to build one yourself, you can pay someone to do it. You still save money and you get a sturdy, quality stand.
Looks Great Brother...I'm getting ready to build a 40g Breeder Tank stand for my bass..Gonna do same wrap the frame in 1/2 plywood painted white and make some farm house style doors then 3/4 inch plywood top stained in Minwax Espresso...Keep Crushing It!!!
Stay HUMBLE, Stay HUNGRY, Stay FOCUSED...~The Jarhead Entrepreneur
You keep a bass in a 40? Don't they get huge?
@@anthonyt9380 He's only about 6 inches right now..He will go into a 125g here soon..Jist in the 40g to grow out...He has tank to himself
Nice build, getting ready to do one myself.
Outstanding work. Great job! Thank you.
That was one of the best "how to" videos I've seen on TH-cam... cheers! I was going to do a video on my 75 gallon stand but it's more of a one off so I thought I'd pass on it. However now I think I will, just to show the absolute opposite side of the spectrum. lol Great stuff! FISH ON!!
Nice cabinet design. Engineered beams and stress supports. Well done.
What is the exact measurement for the width cut wood
How many 2×4 will i need Thx you am going 32 high on stand
Great video
Afternoon,
I have a 75 Gallon I am going to be building a stand for. What are you measurements you use? I think you said 49 1/4 and then you send 3 inches shorter on the width?
Hey great build. Could you list the amount of pieces and measurements
Can you provide exact measurements of each board and how many of each used to build this stand?
awesome. Job well done!. thumbs up and favorited. I have built my own stands before i saw some things I never really thought of before and would have made it easier. Thanks for sharing
Great build and some good tips. Cheers
Great tutorial, is the plywood the best material for such stands?
Plynwood is. I wouldn’t use OSB or MDF because these will swell and absorb water. I also wouldn’t get the “sheathing” plywood if you doing an outer cabinet skin. Had he made the top solid, sheathing ply could have been used for that to save cost because it’s not seen. Finish sanded ply is good for aesthetics and looks good stained. Both are equally as strong.
Love your video. I like how you explain everything!! Great job!! Going to try to do one myself. For a 125.
Six years later... thanks for sharing. Good step by step guide.
Hi can you send me all the exact measurements for all the frame borads some of the measurements you said the sound cut out so couldnt hear you....I need to make 2 stands
Can you please tell me what your measurements are.
Great instructions, I will definitely give this a try instead of buying one of the overpriced ones from the pet store! By the way the stand came out beautifully, I don't think mine will look anywhere near as nice as that.
I wouldn't say they are over priced. You are paying for someone else to assemble the stand for you and some are quite beautiful and functional. If I compare Aquarium stands to other pieces of furniture they are actually quite cheap by comparison.
Excellent tutorial. Thank you much!
+Susan fromBflo Thank you
HobbyDreams Your name is Susan but it was a male who built this. Is this your video?
Just what I was looking for! Good Job.
I got a question for you and all of the stand makers out there. @ or about 2:55 of the video. You show a level being used. I see that often in tutorials about building an
aquarium stand. But my question is....did you put the level on the floor in the place where the aquarium will go ? And then of course is the question...did you make absolutely
sure which way the floor joist run ? You have very close to 800 Lbs there and I don't want to be anywhere near you if the floor joist run the same as the length of the tank.
You can shim the bottom once it's in place
Hi there Good job have good day and happy day
Just curious why didn't you put the floor before installing top?
Hello for they 75 Gallon how many pieces of 2x4 was it
Can I use 2x4x8 pressure treated lumber?
Only if it is completely dried out. Otherwise it may twist, warp, and / or crack.
what glue do you use?
Is there a special type of wood to use? Don't you have to worry about would shrinking? (Like how people build fences only to find there are gaps in between when the would shrinks)
Excellent run down....wish I had seen some of your tips before starting mine..ie., the weights to keep the bottom rectangle flat on the floor! Nice. Mine has a little warp to it but I figure when the 125 gallon is set on it, it will settle down with the weight. I'm stuck on my door ideas, I like your doors...simple and looks nice.
Nice channel and fish too. Subbed! Drop in at my channel..it's brand new and I will be doing a lot of videos soon. Right now you can see my stand build and koi pond set up. Please sub, I only have two subscribers so far. I welcome any advice and help!
Could you use 1x4's as the first structure pieces instead of 2x4's since you are putting additional 2x4's in the corners? Seems like you could get away with it in order to get more width for a sump.
Damm that’s some nice 2x4 where did you get it and what king of wood is it called
Great job
Why does everyone use 2x4's?...the ones in the stores that sell for $$$$ don't do that I believe...they use MDF/plywood with veneer and 1x4's...just seems 2x4 is over kill..guess better safe than sorry ..as long as the outside is wrapped nicely and looks good....nice job though. I need to build something for my 75G..i don't like the stand I got with it..(bought it used..it's one of those put together from Petsmart made of mdf..black with a lower shelf and 2 upper doors..I want a cabinet where I can put a refugium). I was thinking of building one and wrapping it in cherry veneer over plywood..doing it in a shaker style. I think the main thing is the legs need to be adequate so they carry the weight straight to the floor as I read by some engineer types. I might follow your form..and use 1/2 ply with cherry and use rail/style design on the sides pieces (1/2 x 3 and 1/2 x 4) to cover the nails etc and the front frame out of 1x3 and 1x4 solid cherry and shaker style inset doors. Want it to match my shaker furniture.
David Hughes
Yes, the 2 x 4's probably are a bit over kill. I wanted to make sure it could hold all the
weight for the deep substrate bed for the plants.
My 125 G reef stand is a store bought made by Marine land. And, it's a lot lighter than my homemade 75 G
stand lol. Plus, it consist of only three braces across the width of the aquarium:
one across each end and one in the middle.
how many 2x4s
Do you remember what length screws you used to hold the frame together?
well done wish me luck i am building my stand today
I'd think you could use less wood or it would just be stronger if u used half lapped joints. good job, looks nice
Pocket holes are better yet, i could build one with half that amount of wood and did for my 90 gallon. Although this does get the job done.
Bro can you tell me some measurements for a double stand. I have a 55 and a 75
I love those doors thanks so much for the ideas
Why subtract 3 inches for the width?
Because 2x4 in the US is actually 1 1/2.
Referring of course to the initial vertical supports.
Great video. I am building my own next week. Thanks for the tip. Love building my own stuff. The units you buy from the store is poorly built. God bless!
How heavy is your tank stand?
+Kyle Tenazas I have no idea, but its a lot heavier than the store stands
Very helpful bro thanks again, P.S Nice stand by the way. H
this is exactly what I'm looking for but want to do a double 75 gal stand.
Scott Miller did you build it? If so let me know the information of the mats and measurements please
Tokyo did happen to find all the measurements and how many pierces are needed ?
is it possible to make stand without center support
It depends how long it is?
I have a 36'' tank so i dont have a centre leg
CrabApples13 what about if I were trying to make a triple 55 tank stand and I load up sides and back with 2/4 .thanks
thomas4202day
this is the same basic design as in the one shown also by uarujoey. He does not put center brace, check out his video for also.
handballcooler true that I am subed to uarujoey thanks
thomas4202day the top beam would have to be a 2x6 so it doesn't crack. Then you have 2x4 or 2x6 as legs the 1 or 2 2x4 or 2x6 as braces for the back of the stand so you have more room for a sump.
Nice job. Are you for hire? (SMILE)
Thank. Its really not to hard to build.
Cool Jack Russell!
What no glue ?
Thank you
Nice job. Problem with aquarium stands sold in stores are that they are expensive or cheaply made.
your pup got his second of fame haha
nice look..
scorpio?
Structurally sound will engineered wood builds in this trade or hobby, are few and far between. Congratulations on making the cut. Pun intended LOL.
Very nice video dude. Because of this video i hope i will save €200. I've never worked with wood, so could u tell me please what the name of the wood is u are using?:P
2 x 4 almost always pine in N America at least
nice one
This stand is wayyyyy overkill. A single 2x4 can support a vertical load over a 1,000lbs at longer lengths than you have here. With shorter studs, your bending moments are lower and it can support even more weight. Your 75 gal aquarium weighs less than 1,000lbs.
There's a lot of talking on hear