AquaticEngineer Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Looking to do some 15x15x15 inch cubes. Preferably high quality glass, drilled for bulk head fittings, and rimless. Stand wise, I'll be needing something that I could bolt into a wall, or through a wall on the studs that would hold somewhere in the 100-125lb range at least. Metal stand/shelves would be ideal, but I have some ideas for wooden ones also. Anybody have recommendations? Either for a person who could do this, or for places where I could get the materials to do it myself? If you know prices, or a ball park range on what it might cost that would help too. Just trying to get an idea of where to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 If your looking for wood, I can do those if you get me the plans for them. Cost on them would be a small labor charge, cost of materials, and a saturday to work on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Call Dave at Davy Jones Locker. He is probably the best wood stand builder around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaticEngineer Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 You guys know anyone who does custom metal stands? I'm thinking something along the lines of a single tall metal pole with a square platform for the tank to sit on. It would be bolted on the back side of the platform to the wall, and at the base to the floor. I'll try and post some illustrations of my ideas soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Get ahold of Spectra on here. Scott works for a fabrication company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barelycuda Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Ditto on Spectra. He is co-owner (I believe) of his company. I have seen some of his work and it is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapture Rabbit Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Re: Anyone have recommendations for small custom tanks & stands? I agree, Dave at "the locker" as I've heard it called is a real pro at stand construction and is always so friendly. I just purchased a hawain beauty there tonight and was going to pay for 5 gallons of RO/DI and he gave it to me complementary just for buying the fish. I always feel like I'm part of the gang there. I'll be back! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I know Wanareef builds Acrylic tanks and does quite a good job at it.... Here is the one he built for Snowpunk http://www.youtube.com/user/egcurtis#p/u/11/gUiGtV6mHhw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeftherapy Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Dave at Davy Jones also build the best sumps (I have one and it is impressive). He also builds some tanks. His stand are build to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanareef Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Why not just go with 1/2" acrylic, rimless - little lighter but you know it'll scratch. But if your careful - you should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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