Thank you. We had family come over for dinner during this build and then there was a conversation with a few of the neighbors. Sometimes, you just gotta film when you can. LOL... Thanks for liking the video and for you kind comments.
Love this stand and how you revealed the lengths of everything. I like how i can also take this build idea for a 40 but can use same build idea for a 75g or bigger too. Awesome!
Love the video content and editing! I just built one like this for a 20 gallon. Well, the frame part is like this. Except I'm out of wood. I did have some 3/8" plywood I cut to diameter and attached to the top of the frame. Since the plywood is resting on the 2x4 legs and the skirt, I'm wondering if I can get by without bridging supports down from the top skirt to the bottom? Since it's only a 20 gallon I think I should be fine with the plywood resting on the top of the legs to transfer the weight to the floor...
@@GebosGarage Appreciate the response! It wont look as clean as your design, but I just need something simple for now. When I set any bigger aquariums up I'll use your example for inspiration. For now I can take a router along the edge of my skirting for flair. 😅
@EnduringCrow the router is a good idea. I should use mine, too. Maybe in another video. LOL. Thanks for coming by the channel and for the comments. Good luck to you. I've got aquariums downstairs that need stands. I'll have to get back to the garage and get them built. Somehow, aquariums Just keep showing up here... LOL. .
Well, how did you do? Did you make one? It's fun and exciting to make your own stand, the way you want it. I hope you did. And I hope it turned out great! I will be building a new stand for my custom rimless tank I just picked up last night. As the summer dwindles, my hobby picks back up!
My friend is a carpenter was helping my stand and he accidentally made the frames of the stand with the legs and not the longest piece and now the tank can’t fit on the stand 😂 He wants to dismantle it and use the sand pieces. Will having extra holes in the wood weaken the stand?
You could have stopped @3:29 Put a piece of plywood on top and a shelf halfway from the bottom to hold the legs in place. A standard 2x4 stud has a safe vertical load rating of 1000#. You have 12 of them to hold a 400# aquarium.
I would like it to be alittle longer lengthwise so there’s still alittle room on each side of the tank. I was thinking of doing 38” pieces instead of 37”. Would it still support it the same if I did 38” instead of the 37”?
That's what's nice about building your stand. You can play around with the size to make it custom for your needs. Building with 2x4's means it will hold whatever aquarium you put on it.
I have three suggestions for improvement: 1. Make the stand the same height as the stand next to it. 2. Use filler in the 4 gaps between the uprights and the top and bottom before you paint. 3. Paint the insides of the walls.
I use brands that are sold by Home Depot and/or Lowes. Valspar is the brand. I use latex paint, but I think I only had oil based paint in my garage on this build. But, I recommend latex paint, in either semi-gloss or gloss finish.
I was also going to make the legs taller so my tank is almost eye level with me, that won’t create stability issues right? I’ll definitely be putting the supports on the legs as well
Thanks for the video. I'm wanting to make this for my 40 gallon ball python terrarium. Is there any advice on support to keep tank for moving if bumped into? To stop any sliding? It isn't in a high traffic area but just in case.
The water in my aquarium has the weight to hold it down. But, in your case, you could always add some trim pieces all the way around to give the tank something to "catch" on, or a lip to prevent it from sliding off. It would look nice too! Like some 1x2 boards cut to fit or even quarter round would do it.
I used 2x4's (the cheapest they had in stock) and a used a sheet of OSB sheathing to make the sides. OSB is not the preferred material, but the price makes it attractive, and I paint it to give it some protection.
So I made this stand a few weeks ago for our 55 gallon tank but last week my wife decided to surprise me with a 75 gallon replacement. Do you think it would be safe to remove the side boards to increase the width and reuse the rest as is? The 75 gallon is the same 48 inches long but it is 6 inches wider.
Sorry I didn't reply sooner. What did you end up doing? You could have lengthened the boards that went from front to back to accommodate the larger width. I think the 55 gallons (some) are only 12 wide, 48 long, where the 75 is 18 wide, 48 long. Good luck! Let us know how you did.
Thank you. I just picked up a beautiful used salt water tank last night. I will be rehabbing the tank, stand and plumbing. Stay tuned for that. I will most likely be building another tank stand, too. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for dropping by.
I truly appreciate how you’re giving measurements and explaining a lot of people lack this feature in there DIY builds
Thank you!
Nice construction and design. Great music too.
Thank you very much!
Solid tank build showing all the steps. Also loved the “life going on” around you as you built it.
Thank you. We had family come over for dinner during this build and then there was a conversation with a few of the neighbors. Sometimes, you just gotta film when you can. LOL... Thanks for liking the video and for you kind comments.
Love this stand and how you revealed the lengths of everything. I like how i can also take this build idea for a 40 but can use same build idea for a 75g or bigger too. Awesome!
16:59 “last time I did this” 😭 nice stand man 🙏
Love the video content and editing!
I just built one like this for a 20 gallon. Well, the frame part is like this. Except I'm out of wood. I did have some 3/8" plywood I cut to diameter and attached to the top of the frame. Since the plywood is resting on the 2x4 legs and the skirt, I'm wondering if I can get by without bridging supports down from the top skirt to the bottom?
Since it's only a 20 gallon I think I should be fine with the plywood resting on the top of the legs to transfer the weight to the floor...
Thanks. And yes, I think you'll be fine...
@@GebosGarage Appreciate the response! It wont look as clean as your design, but I just need something simple for now.
When I set any bigger aquariums up I'll use your example for inspiration.
For now I can take a router along the edge of my skirting for flair. 😅
@EnduringCrow the router is a good idea. I should use mine, too. Maybe in another video. LOL. Thanks for coming by the channel and for the comments. Good luck to you. I've got aquariums downstairs that need stands. I'll have to get back to the garage and get them built. Somehow, aquariums Just keep showing up here... LOL. .
Very cool! I'm gonna attempt to build this for my 40 gallon!
You can do it!
Nice. Heart stopping moment when you threw the pry bar up and caught it though.
I like living on the edge... LOL.
Solid and most simple one to make...thanks a lot mate :)
Thanks for watching. Take care my friend.
Thank you for this! I haven't really made something like this before, but going to do this coming up!
Well, how did you do? Did you make one? It's fun and exciting to make your own stand, the way you want it. I hope you did. And I hope it turned out great! I will be building a new stand for my custom rimless tank I just picked up last night. As the summer dwindles, my hobby picks back up!
My friend is a carpenter was helping my stand and he accidentally made the frames of the stand with the legs and not the longest piece and now the tank can’t fit on the stand 😂
He wants to dismantle it and use the sand pieces. Will having extra holes in the wood weaken the stand?
Another winner Mr.Gebo!
Thanks, DBS
I love it! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
You could have stopped @3:29 Put a piece of plywood on top and a shelf halfway from the bottom to hold the legs in place. A standard 2x4 stud has a safe vertical load rating of 1000#. You have 12 of them to hold a 400# aquarium.
Maybe I will try that next time. Thanks!
I would like it to be alittle longer lengthwise so there’s still alittle room on each side of the tank. I was thinking of doing 38” pieces instead of 37”. Would it still support it the same if I did 38” instead of the 37”?
That's what's nice about building your stand. You can play around with the size to make it custom for your needs. Building with 2x4's means it will hold whatever aquarium you put on it.
Hi there Good job have good day and happy day.
Thank you! You too!
Would a 29gal fit on the bottom shelf and still be supported correctly?
With a bottom shelf, for sure.
thanks brother! liked and subd!!
Appreciate that, my friend.
I have three suggestions for improvement: 1. Make the stand the same height as the stand next to it. 2. Use filler in the 4 gaps between the uprights and the top and bottom before you paint. 3. Paint the insides of the walls.
This is great advise for my next stand build. Thanks!
I trust you with my life bro, let's build this stand
Did you build it?
I did it's the first thing I ever built
What's the name of that paint you regularly use on your stands?I thought I saw the name Valspar.
I use brands that are sold by Home Depot and/or Lowes. Valspar is the brand. I use latex paint, but I think I only had oil based paint in my garage on this build. But, I recommend latex paint, in either semi-gloss or gloss finish.
@GebosGarage Is that paint water resistant and also do you use separate seal like polyurethane to finish it
@GebosGarage Thanks have you ever considered stain+poly?
What are the dimensions for the piece of wood you laid across the top for extra support?
I don't remember exactly, but it was just large enough to fit perfectly. Just enough to cover, but not overhang the 2x4's.
I don't remember exactly, but it was just large enough to fit perfectly. Just enough to cover, but not overhang the 2x4's.
@@GebosGarage ok thanks
I’m so glad I found this video!! Looking to build for a 36gal bowfront, would this be okay?
I was also going to make the legs taller so my tank is almost eye level with me, that won’t create stability issues right? I’ll definitely be putting the supports on the legs as well
I would use caution going taller. Although it's only 36 gallon tank, you certainly don't want it to be top-heavy.
Thanks for the video. I'm wanting to make this for my 40 gallon ball python terrarium. Is there any advice on support to keep tank for moving if bumped into? To stop any sliding? It isn't in a high traffic area but just in case.
The water in my aquarium has the weight to hold it down. But, in your case, you could always add some trim pieces all the way around to give the tank something to "catch" on, or a lip to prevent it from sliding off. It would look nice too! Like some 1x2 boards cut to fit or even quarter round would do it.
@@GebosGarage Thank you!
I have no idea how you kept everything lined up just by your eyes lol
LOL. Straight cuts, flat surface to assemble. I also used a speed square to check for square before i nailed, but I'm not sure if I filmed it.
how thick are the pieces of wood and what kind of panels are they?
I used 2x4's (the cheapest they had in stock) and a used a sheet of OSB sheathing to make the sides. OSB is not the preferred material, but the price makes it attractive, and I paint it to give it some protection.
So I made this stand a few weeks ago for our 55 gallon tank but last week my wife decided to surprise me with a 75 gallon replacement. Do you think it would be safe to remove the side boards to increase the width and reuse the rest as is? The 75 gallon is the same 48 inches long but it is 6 inches wider.
If you do make a 75 stand let me know the exact cut sizes you use. I’m trying to do the same thing.
Sorry I didn't reply sooner. What did you end up doing? You could have lengthened the boards that went from front to back to accommodate the larger width. I think the 55 gallons (some) are only 12 wide, 48 long, where the 75 is 18 wide, 48 long. Good luck! Let us know how you did.
I wish you lived by me. I’d pay to have you help me build a stand for my 75 lol.
Thank you. I just picked up a beautiful used salt water tank last night. I will be rehabbing the tank, stand and plumbing. Stay tuned for that. I will most likely be building another tank stand, too. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for dropping by.