Yet another DIY Tank Stand

[rlong]

Hi All,
I'm prepairing to biuld another tank stand. This one is for a 5.5 gallon tank.
Here is a computer rendering of what I am planning.
http://randylong.name/images/fish/5Gallon-Stand-03.jpg

So what do you think?

[mkeBob]

I like the design, good job. Where are you in Milwaukee? I'm located in Bayview......Bob

[fishmama]

Hi rlong-

I luv your stuff, very unique. Use of burled wood, etc. The only input I would say is cut back the sides a a bit so as not to obstruct the view. On such a small tank, I wouldn't want any of the viewing area to have wood over it. Just a thought.

Good luck,
Lisa

[fishmama]

check this out!

http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/show/show_.php/s_2/i_6330

[mmorris]

How would you clean the thing?:confused:
Martha

[ItsGeoff]

the top piece would appear to be a light strip so it should lift up

[rlong]

Hi,
Yes, the light will be on a slide.

I plan on making some changes/additions, so more rendering to come.

[Tony_S]

So what do you think?

I think you've got a great eye for design. It's one of the things that separates truly good carpenters, from mediocre carpenters. It takes a lot more skill and heart to nicely design and build a project vs. simply building.

Tony

[rlong]

Hi,
I changed the design a little to add a drawer.
http://randylong.name/images/fish/5Gallon-Stand2-04.jpg

[rlong]

Hi,
Pictures of the build progress after day one.
http://randylong.name/images/fish/5G-Stand-001.jpg

http://randylong.name/images/fish/5G-Stand-002.jpg

http://randylong.name/images/fish/5G-Stand-003.jpg

[Mack]

Looks very good...what do you plan on putting in there?
Joe

[cesar_1304]

Nice... will the piece of wood under the tank hold the entire weight of the tank? Or is there supports under there that are not shown in the picture? Just wondering...

[rlong]

Almost done.
http://randylong.name/images/fish/5G-Stand-005.jpg
http://randylong.name/images/fish/5G-Stand-006.jpg
http://randylong.name/images/fish/5G-Stand-007.jpg

The light slides back out of the way for maintainence.

http://randylong.name/images/fish/5G-Stand-009.jpg

[wolfbane]

Wow, very nice, does it come in 10 gal size?

[rlong]

A 10 Gallon version is the next thing on my design build schedule.

[rlong]

Hi,
Well the project is complete.
http://randylong.name/images/fish/5G-Stand-005.jpg

Here is a view of the back
http://randylong.name/images/fish/5G-Stand-006.jpg

I installed an A.H. Supply 18 watt compact light with reflector. There is plenty of room around the reflector to disperse heat and the transformer is held away from the wood by washer spacers. Notice I also put in a vent whole also.
http://randylong.name/images/fish/5G-Stand-007.jpg
http://randylong.name/images/fish/5G-Stand-008.jpg

And of course there is the drawer the almost disapears wen closed.
http://randylong.name/images/fish/5G-Stand-009.jpg

[rlong]

Hi,
Latest pictures
http://randylong.name/images/fish/5G-Stand-010.jpg
http://randylong.name/images/fish/5G-Stand-011.jpg

[t_j]

That looks really neat. You wouldn't even think there was a drawer there.

Great Job!!

[aquaticplantman]

That looks great. The perfect desk-top aquarium.

[12discus]

What is your wood? Walnut? Cherry? Another woodworker here and looks very nice!

[rlong]

Hi 12Discus,
This stand is made from solid Walnut.

I have another in the works, same design but for a 10 gallon that will be Cherry.

[Aiptasia]

That's a great design for a small tank. Very dutch modern looking.

[FischAutoTechGarten]

very nice stand.

[rlong]

Completed Pictures
http://randylong.name/images/projects/5galTankStand-01.jpg
http://randylong.name/images/projects/5galTankStand-01.jpg

Almost 3 years old now and still in like new condition.