End Tables Or Perhaps Aquarium Stand Build

[NC AL]

I have enjoyed my little 8 gallon planted tank and have made plans to start a 20 gallon this spring/summer. We needed some bigger end tables so I am building them as aquarium stands. One will be used for my new 20 gallon. These will be capable of holding anything that has a 2’x2’ footprint. They will have backing for mounting power strips and dosing pumps. The finished looked will match my reef tank stand to help tie in everything in the living room.

It also gives me a great opportunity to work with my sons.

The rough structure was completed today.





Old picture of my reef tank but good picture of the stand.

 

[JayP]

I like the stand with sliding doors. I was thinking of building one like that.

 

[BranchScape]

Awesome work on the stand/end tables and the reef stand. Also that's a really nice working space.

 

[NC AL]

Awesome work on the stand/end tables and the reef stand. Also that's a really nice working space.

I love it. It use to hold my Jeep and side-by-side way back before my kids got into sports and have sucked my time and play money dry.

 

[NC AL]

I like the stand with sliding doors. I was thinking of building one like that.

It was much easier than making cabinet doors.

 

[JayP]

It was much easier than making cabinet doors.

That was my thinking. Also, they don't get in the way like a swinging door.

 

[NC AL]

Tables were trimmed out today. I also made the floor panels and doors. In order to keep it to an appropriate height I made a recess opening for my CO2 tank. This will also stabilize the tank. Hopefully this weekend I will get all of the hardware in and complete the mock up build. Then wood filler, sand, and paint.

I am building the tops separately. They will be removeable. I can make this into a large tank stand or desk should my needs change. The tops will also be stained and coated with polyurethane which will better withstand water damage.

 

[NC AL]

Everything was sanded and is ready for paint. I stained the tops, but they might get another coating of stain before I put polyurethane on them.

I love doing projects like this, and it gives me a chance to pass some stuff down to my sons.

 

[NC AL]

Everything has been painted or stained. I will let it air out for a few days and the assemble everything this weekend.

 

[NC AL]

They are finished, Just in time for Mother’s Day! Extra storage for my wife, and aquarium stand for me. I really liked how they turned out. I feel they match the decor of my living room and match my reef tank really well. I like working with 2x4s when building aquarium stands. It will last for ever and gives me excellent backing for mounting outlets, dosing pumps, etc.











A light with a motion sensor. Light comes on when I open the doors.





Wire management build in.

 

[Mr. Silly Goose]

What's the light you're using? I need 2

 

[MrJG]

Those look awesome, admire the wood working skills!

 

[NC AL]

What's the light you're using? I need 2

Small flood light

I have used similar ones, it this is my first with the motion dectector.

 

[NC AL]

Those look awesome, admire the wood working skills!

Thanks man.