Girlina4x4's tank STAND build!

girlina4x4

girlina4x4

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Ok, this is for a freshwater tank, but I figure other people might be interested in the build.
My beloved betta fish, Gordy, died yesterday. He was in the 18 gallon, and my other betta, Tyson, was in the 15 gallon. Now that Gordy is gone, there is no reason to keep 2 FW tanks. Ive decided to combine the two, but 18 gallons is too small for all of my fishies, so I was looking to get a 20 long, but went with a 29 gallon. Its going to replace the 15 gallon in the living room, so I have to have a decent looking stand. I just went to Home Depot and got most of the wood, I'll take pics as I go along.
I'll post measurements in a bit, I still have to catch my breath after hauling all the wood up the stairs!
Eventually, this planted tank will house:
6 zebra danios
1 betta
3 cory cats
2 diamond tetras
1 peacock eel
1 clown loach
2-5 guppies
2 octos
 
joebob7

joebob7

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darn i was all ready for some one to make a 4foot X 4 fooot tank. But this does sound like a fun project
 
girlina4x4

girlina4x4

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The dimensions are going to be 31 x 14 to give a bit of space on each side of the tank.
Basically every piece of wood was cut the wrong size at HD, my fault.
4) 36" (The legs - I actually got that right!)
4) 10"
2) 31"
3) 6"
2) 23"
The three sides of plywood and a top. Its going to be open back. The front is going to be one or two cabinet doors. The whole thing will be stained, probably a dark cherry color.
 
girlina4x4

girlina4x4

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Okee dokie, here are my materials and my beautiful sketches. Umm, I didn't have a ruler....
Feel free to correct my math, sorry if its confusing!




 
nwdyr

nwdyr

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A women that goes to HD..AND builds stuff....AND drives a 4X4.....wow i think i am in love
Nice project
Looking forward to seeing it progress!
 
lkgrenegade22

lkgrenegade22

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Originally Posted by nwdyr
http:///forum/post/2857458
A women that goes to HD..AND builds stuff....AND drives a 4X4.....wow i think i am in love
Nice project
Looking forward to seeing it progress!
+1 on that one! You can tell a woman is doing it though with that colored neat drawing. I would have just started cutting and putting it together and ended up with pieces that didn't fit. LOL.
 
lkgrenegade22

lkgrenegade22

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I did want to add though after looking at your drawings more closely...I am "assuming" (don't shoot me here) that you have 2X4's there and the dimensions of a 2"X4" is not really 2 inches X 4 inches. Check them because that will throw some of your other pieces off.
 
wattsupdoc

wattsupdoc

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You go girl!
A 2x4 is actually 1.5inX3.5in. but... you may be allright as it looks like you'll just be shorter front to back and side to side. By about an inch, but I could be wrong.
 
mrinelfrlz

mrinelfrlz

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Originally Posted by LKGRenegade22
http:///forum/post/2857715
+1 on that one! You can tell a woman is doing it though with that colored neat drawing. I would have just started cutting and putting it together and ended up with pieces that didn't fit. LOL.
+2 TO THAT!
why cant there be pretty woman that do stuff like that around were i live and dont cry everytime they break a nail

great job keep it coming!
 
girlina4x4

girlina4x4

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Haha thanks guys! Im a pretty hands on person, so Im very excited about this build!
About the 2x4 measurements, I didn't take into account the "actual" length x width. I think I gave myself enough wiggle room, but I have to recut wood anyways so I might just add an extra inch to everything to be safe...
 
splatdye

splatdye

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i just built my stand for my 20 long today and it is a very very similar blueprint except no supports on the sides but turned out very stable and i believe should be very dependable. yours moreso probably
 
girlina4x4

girlina4x4

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Awesome, glad to hear it! I added the side supports since the legs are a bit taller than normal (36 inches) and didnt want it to wobble
 
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