Michigan Cichlid Association

General Category => DIY => Topic started by: eastside304 on May 12, 2015, 06:42:49 PM

Title: Cinder Block Stand for a 125
Post by: eastside304 on May 12, 2015, 06:42:49 PM

Hi guys and gals. I was tring to make a stand for my 125. I was thinking using cinder blocks. I was thinking 9 blocks 3 on the sides and 3 in the middle and then this is the part i am confused on. Should i use 2x4 across the blocks then plywood or what please help me i am lost haha!!!

Title: Re: Cinder Block Stand for a 125
Post by: kodyboy on May 12, 2015, 10:18:19 PM

I have used 2x4s (or 2x 12s or whatever) then cinder blocks then another set of 2x4s or such.  I used metal joiners to jook the wood pieces tightly together then put a half inch piece of foam on top.

Title: Re: Cinder Block Stand for a 125
Post by: eastside304 on May 12, 2015, 10:40:49 PM

Thanks

Title: Re: Cinder Block Stand for a 125
Post by: Frontboy7 on May 13, 2015, 05:55:48 AM

For the price 'Over the Edge' charges I would just order a metal stand from Rick. 

Title: Re: Cinder Block Stand for a 125
Post by: kodyboy on May 13, 2015, 07:38:01 AM

I have a very large cinderblock stand for 4 80 gallon cubes and looking back on it I would probably get a metal stand from over the edge too. While costing more it is not that much more and it would save a TON of space.  In addition I could have a second shelf for more tanks (always good) if I wanted.  I am not saying cinder blocks do not make a great (and very strong) stand, but they are very bulky.