DIY Aquarium Stand (easy to customize)

Funky Junk Interiors

Buying a new aquarium stand for a larger fish tank can be expensive. This guide shows you how to build your own out of inexpensive 2x4s with a rustic twist!

While this stand is built for a 65 gallon tank, it's very easy to customize.

Tank: 36" wide, 18" deep, 25" tall.

Stand: (without top): 20" high x 20" deep x 38" wide

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Wood cut list for this stand: 20" high x 20" deep x 38" wide

4 2x4 38" long front and back frame boards
4 2x4 17" long side frame boards
6 2x4 20" long legs
10 2x4 13" long outer leg supports (4 corners / front / back)
6 2x4 40" long top
2 1x3 43" long angle supports, front and back
2 1x3 28" long angle supports, sides

Instructions:

Build two box frames for the top and bottom first.
Attach legs in 8 places onto the first frame.
Add inner supports pushed against legs for added strength.
Attach the 2nd frame to the other end of the legs.
Turn stand on its side, then add the outer supports around each leg.
Create 4 cross supports on all outer stand sides with 1x3s on an angle.
Cover the top with 2x4s cut to size. Attach with screws.
Paint or stain the piece as desired.

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