Im not a "handywoman"

Let me start by saying I'm not a very good handywoman. After looking at pine stands for my 40 breeder at my LFS I dont think I want to go that route because they are a bit wobbly and Im not looking for fancy just function. One LFS in particular does his own fabrication though. He offered to build me a (1" x 3",vertical slat, pine stand) but I'm not sure what that would look like? Does anyone have any pics of what one would look like? I also wanted to expand my sump to a sump fuge going the 20L route. He told me the package would cost $225.00 total is this a good deal?

 

Best pic I have of my stand...but maybe enough to give you an idea. And no I don't run a CF and sump, pic was taken the day of change over from/to.

Stand is 1X3 knotty pine slat build.

 

check out craiglist for used... might be able to find one thats big enough inside for what you need..

 

thanks reefmonkey! what do you think about the price for both the stand and sump?

 

been scouring craigslist for weeks for a new stand. i screwed up when i bought my first stand which was a 55 gallon stand which i am using now. needless to say its leaning and bowing and needs to be replaced ASAP!!!

 

I'd shop around a little bit or a lot bit lol, seems kind of high to me considering 1X3 pine is less than a buck per linear foot. Or you could ask to see some of his work and if he's got mad woodworking skill it may be worth $225 for a one of a kind stand.

*edit* broke my own pet peeve..responded b4 reading sorry...stand and sump would be worth it new if it's a finished sump and not just a 20L aquarium.

 

off topic.. I like your rainbow zoa avatar.. I wish I could get those at a LFS..

 

I could get some at the LFS but I'd have to sell blood for them!!!

 

trade in your wet/dry with skimmer to get 1 polyp lol

 

If your stand is starting to bow, I would remove a good portion of the water asap to relieve as much stress as you can.
The materials for making a quality stand will run about $100, assuming good oak frame and oak panels. Asking $125 to cover labor isn't too bad. Making a stand will take some time to do right.