DIY aquarium stand

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  1. Flazky

    Flazky Bristle Worm

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    Okay, My current tank I am not gonna make a stand for. I am probably just going to build a small cabinet for my sump as it looks REALLY messy out in the open. The tank that I am going to be getting is 125 gallon. So basically a flat surface for the tank to sit on is fine right?
     
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  3. Telgar

    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    yes, I put a 1/2" sheet of styrofoam under my tank, once filled it will settle into the foam and eliminate any low spots and support the seams evenly.
     
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    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    you can see it in this pic

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    Flazky Bristle Worm

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    Alright
    So today I went to home depot and I couldnt find any spruce that were 4x4.... =(...I will try to check at another location tomorrow. Once I get the wood, I should put it in my basement for awhile to let it acclimate rite?
     
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    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    They dont have to be spruce, just not pressure treated. I did let mine sit in the house for almost 2 weeks before I started my build, but 4 or 5 days should do.
    you may wanna chesk for lumber yards or mills in your area, but any Lowes or Home Depot should have them.