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I made this stand using the directions from butacska's thread with a few modifications to fit my needs. If your interested in building a tank stand her thread is filled with so many pics and directions you can't go wrong.
The frame is complete with the bottom shelf added
The center shelf with the glide for the pull out tray that will hold the 1gal. tank I made for my male betta Herr Blau.
Bulb sockets and wires with a dab of silicone on each to protect against moisture.
A true DIY reflector, 4 pcs. of aluminum step flashing held together with sheet metal screws.The duct tape prevents any spillover light.
1/4 birch luan used for the shell and to hid the frame in the small tank enclosure
Pieces for my version of a paneled door. I didn't have a decent piece of wood to make a beveled panel but the 1/4 luan works well enough.
The trim added and checking the fit of the sliding tray. The sliding tray is needed so I can feed Herr Blau and do water changes.
Top and door asembled and waiting to be stained.
Everything stained and three coats of polyurathane.
Finished the wiring and testing to be sure it wouldn't get to hot before attaching the top with L brackets.
Finally done and tanks in place. Next project, light canopy for the 10 gal. tank.:-k
The frame is complete with the bottom shelf added
The center shelf with the glide for the pull out tray that will hold the 1gal. tank I made for my male betta Herr Blau.
Bulb sockets and wires with a dab of silicone on each to protect against moisture.
A true DIY reflector, 4 pcs. of aluminum step flashing held together with sheet metal screws.The duct tape prevents any spillover light.
1/4 birch luan used for the shell and to hid the frame in the small tank enclosure
Pieces for my version of a paneled door. I didn't have a decent piece of wood to make a beveled panel but the 1/4 luan works well enough.
The trim added and checking the fit of the sliding tray. The sliding tray is needed so I can feed Herr Blau and do water changes.
Top and door asembled and waiting to be stained.
Everything stained and three coats of polyurathane.
Finished the wiring and testing to be sure it wouldn't get to hot before attaching the top with L brackets.
Finally done and tanks in place. Next project, light canopy for the 10 gal. tank.:-k