DIY 90g Stand Bombay Mahogany

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  1. lanceh1

    lanceh1 Plankton

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    Stand Info

    I like your stand build. I like to know what the measurements,and type of wood used? Also any more information you can add. Thanks
     
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  3. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Nice start to things can't wait for some more pics. :fish:
     
  4. Noel

    Noel Plankton

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    Sorry this is so late. I didn't have my email notification turned on when I set up the account.

    Anyhow, the stand length is 49.25", 19.5" width, and 38" tall. I set it really high for plenty of space when working underneath. The doors are 5 5/16" by 30.5". The molding on the bottom is 4" and the crown mold is about 2.75". The doors were cut with raised cabinet bit + back cutter. I also used european door hinges to conceal the hinge. I used pine wood because of price, but you could use any wood you like. Just be sure you use the same wood for your boards and your trim otherwise the stain will be uneven. Lastly, take note at how I framed the stand (particularly at the top of the frame). The 2x4's are very strong and can withstand a lot of weight when framed properly.

    I hope this helps! :fish:
     
  5. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Wow,
    thanks for the update!

    Great DIY stand- mega plenty strong enough!!

    Anyt pics of the DT? Anything in it yet? Water and cycled?
     
  6. Noel

    Noel Plankton

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    Thanks Todd_Sails! I don't have any pics posted yet, but will definitely post some soon.

    Yes, I have some livestock in the tank but not a whole lot:

    Birds of Paradise
    Pink Lemonade
    Deep water acropora
    Pink Millipora - a really fast grower. It is forming into a nice colony from a 1" frag in just 6 months!
    Tricolor validia
    Orange monti cap
    Purple monti cap
    Garf bonsai
    Green staghorn
    Frogspawn
    Candy Cane -28 heads!!
    Duncan - 32 heads!!
    Hammer
    Zoas
    Green star polyps
    a few palys
    Rose bubble tip anenome
    Maroon clown
    Melunurus wrasse

    I am waiting on a few nice pieces from a friend's grow out tank:
    Fire garden
    Turaki
    Red Planet
    Strawberry Shortcake
    Blue Staghorn
     
  7. hay7777

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    That's beautiful!

    Can you give me an idea of what trim you used? How did you do the corners that stick out some?
     
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  9. Noel

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    Thank you!

    I put a fluted molding on the front face (towards the edge). For the top, I put window casing and covered the side panel plus the length of the fluted molding. You'll have to miter the window casing around the fluted molding and reconnect to the front molding.

    Use the same concept for the bottom. I used 4" base molding on the bottom.

    Good luck!
     
  10. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    sure would like to see an updated picture of your tank all set up!
     
  11. hay7777

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    How did you reconnect it?!

    And how did you attach the front and sides? Screws? If so, how did you hide them?
     
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  12. Noel

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    I connected the smaller mold pieces with wood glue. The fluted and larger molding are attached with brad nails. I used a nail gun to drive them flush with the surface.