Steel stand skinned in wood for 70gal tech

[dedfish]

I finally finished the stand for my 70gal Oceanic Tech tank. It's a steel stand with a plywood top and mdf sides. The front and side panels come completely off for more access.

Before I put the doors on


After doors

 

[NateHanson]

Nice! I like the space below. Do you have pics of the steel stand without the mdf?

 

[dedfish]

Thanks Nate!

 

[NateHanson]

Nice!

I should learn to weld. Cool project.

Nate

 

[stingythingy45]

Nice job,dedfish.
Looking forward to some pictures when it's up and running.

 

[Frag Freaks]

Now that is one sturdy stand. When I ever get a chance to do a bigger tank I want to do a custom steel stand also.

 

[willray]

Very nice! Lot o' room,good height.Looks great.

 

[smcnally]

Nice job!

 

[TurboVinny]

nice! im about to do the same with my Z-beam shelf for my 2 125s

 

[The_Colonel]

Very nice, I have always been a fan of the stand being bigger then the tank. Not only do you get more room underneath, but less water ends up on the floor from taking your hands in/out of the tank.

 

[Mini4x]

did you put adjustable feet on it, might be a good idea before you put water in it

Love the tank too, i want one, love to stop over sometime and see it, my SO lives in your hood.

 

[dedfish]

No I decided the adjustable feet were too much work. I did use a few stick on feet so it wouldn't damage the hardwood floor. I used a few small pieces of wood to shim the side that was not level due to the floor. It's not much to look at yet but once I get some plumbing done and the hood/lights setup it should start coming together.

 

[Jim Tansey]

Nice job but steel and salt water can be a bad mix especially with a sump under, what did you finish it with? (powder coat can be one option).

Jim

 

[dedfish]

A few layers of rustoleum primer followed by a few layers of rustoleum paint.

 

[ZenMastr1968]

Looks Good, Dedfish....

 

[dedfish]

Hood complete but still needs lights installed. I can finally start cleaning up some of the tools and painting supplies!