Show me your steel stand cabinets!

FlyingFishSKYw · 10/25/2020, 10:10 PM

I’ve got an SCA 150 gallon aquarium on the way and having a friend build a steel stand for me. I plan on making wood cabinet fronts, fully removable, attached with magnets. I need inspiration for the build!
Let’s see what you’ve got!

Drag Racer · 10/27/2020, 12:01 PM

This site is slow these days.

FelixAguilar · 11/02/2020, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyingFishSKYw

I’ve got an SCA 150 gallon aquarium on the way and having a friend build a steel stand for me. I plan on making wood cabinet fronts, fully removable, attached with magnets. I need inspiration for the build!
Let’s see what you’ve got!

I did what you're planning, sort of. I used white melamine sheets. My tank is six feet across and two feet front to back. I have two front panels and one each on the sides, all held on by magnets.

FlyingFishSKYw · 11/02/2020, 05:07 PM

Thanks! I like the look of that. Clean and simple.

I'll most likely go with a wood look since that'll match the room decor, but I like the thought of just simple stained panels. Any thought of making the panels hinged? I might do that... find some nice hinges to screw into the steel frame. Hinges with quick releases if I want to completely remove the panel.

10/25/2020, 10:10 PM	#1
FlyingFishSKYw Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 183	Show me your steel stand cabinets! I’ve got an SCA 150 gallon aquarium on the way and having a friend build a steel stand for me. I plan on making wood cabinet fronts, fully removable, attached with magnets. I need inspiration for the build! Let’s see what you’ve got! __________________ -Chris Current Tank Info: 75 Gal, H2Overflow, LifeReef VS3-24 Skimmer, 2x Hydra 26, 30 gal diy sump, Apex

10/27/2020, 12:01 PM	#2
Drag Racer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Bend, Wi Posts: 1,280	This site is slow these days. __________________ Why did I start this addictive hobby???????? Its not like I didn't have anything better to do. Link to my DIY HOB Fuge for 4 gallon tank http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1971283 Current Tank Info: 75gal fresh 4 Gallon Pico

11/02/2020, 05:07 PM	#4
FlyingFishSKYw Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 183	Thanks! I like the look of that. Clean and simple. I'll most likely go with a wood look since that'll match the room decor, but I like the thought of just simple stained panels. Any thought of making the panels hinged? I might do that... find some nice hinges to screw into the steel frame. Hinges with quick releases if I want to completely remove the panel. __________________ -Chris Current Tank Info: 75 Gal, H2Overflow, LifeReef VS3-24 Skimmer, 2x Hydra 26, 30 gal diy sump, Apex