These are the BEST DIY Aquarium Stands!

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  • @TazawaTanks
    @TazawaTanks  4 роки тому +10

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  • @Silentwisher
    @Silentwisher 4 роки тому +25

    I don't know how people think they are unstable. These things hold up homes!

  • @faedoyle4147
    @faedoyle4147 4 роки тому +6

    I was contemplating going with this material to utilize in my future fish room and ruled it out due to the ascetics. This is absolutely brilliant and it looks so good. The best part is how much more affordable it will be and then saved funds can go for other things. Thank so much.

  • @brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985
    @brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985 4 роки тому +14

    Zenzo: shakes aquarium
    Fish: aaaaaaaaaaahhhh!!!!!!!!!

  • @oldhippiemailman2963
    @oldhippiemailman2963 4 роки тому +8

    Back in the 60's and 70's we use to use these stands to hold 100's of record albums. We just painted the cinder blocks black and stained the edges of the 2x6's. We never loss a single album.

  • @troyvisserhbhs4069
    @troyvisserhbhs4069 4 роки тому +2

    I am glad you got the black paint on the stands. It's the little touches that make a ton of difference. The entire room looks great.

  • @vampgaia
    @vampgaia 4 роки тому +5

    The fishroom looks great! I use cinder blocks and 2x4's in my fish room. You can dress it up in a lot of ways. If you don't have the ability to cut wood, you can use cloth. Pick out the material you like, cut it to size and hang it. You can nail it up or use curtain rods. I like the ease of assembly and ease of remodel. Only people who have never used them doubt their strength.

    • @denz4133
      @denz4133 4 роки тому

      I'm about to start a fish room using these stands and was also thinking of using some black cloth to hide everything but the tank faces.

  • @MikesAquaticsThings
    @MikesAquaticsThings 4 роки тому +1

    I have been in the hobby for over 30 years. I have built stands like these very often and mainly for 55 or bigger tanks. Currently have a 90 and a 40 on these now. Have never had a problem whatsoever with these. Very very strong and durable as well as very economical. Room is looking fantastic there and main focus on your fish now instead of the surroundings. Great job!

  • @jordanyang3066
    @jordanyang3066 4 роки тому +1

    you could even add magnets with double sided 3m tape and use plywood to make a door for your concrete stand.

  • @kristenwinter8157
    @kristenwinter8157 4 роки тому +2

    I love how this turned out!! Iv seen a lot of youtubers use these diy stands. One day when we finish our garage we want to make a stand like this. But I think you dressing it up made it look even better. Great video!

  • @mellywell
    @mellywell 4 роки тому +3

    OMGOSH I can’t believe you felt you had to prove concrete blocks used for house and commercial foundations were not strong enough for a fish tank? For reals? Dude you are
    Golden. Room looks great.

  • @cnotake
    @cnotake 4 роки тому +1

    Mahalo, that was a great video. I’ll use that concrete block stand. I was afraid of my tanks getting bumped and knocked down but that demonstration made it clear how sturdy it is. Nice touch with the face plate cover.

  • @HockeyPop29
    @HockeyPop29 4 роки тому +1

    Love the new look Zenzo. Something people should consider if painting wood for fish rooms is using a mold killing primer like made by Zinsser, and a top coat of mildew resistant paint such as Kilz. That way, should humidity or a leaking tank ever become an issue, you have warded off a significant health threat.
    Thanks for the great, informative videos!

  • @FishTankBarn
    @FishTankBarn 4 роки тому

    Cool idea to dress up the cinder blocks

  • @flipperj394
    @flipperj394 4 роки тому

    I really do love the all black look. Awesome way to focus on the tanks, fish.

  • @Myoldaccount-mu7of
    @Myoldaccount-mu7of 4 роки тому

    I had my doubts on this design until I tried it. It's super awesome and completely modular.

  • @Faworki
    @Faworki 3 роки тому

    I like how you left the sidewalls concrete grey. That really helps with lighting . Nice fish room!

  • @HaYNFishKeeper
    @HaYNFishKeeper 4 роки тому

    Looks dope braddah!!

  • @RikoStan
    @RikoStan 4 роки тому

    I've watched like 20 videos about these types of tank stands today and yours are some of the best ones. Great inspiration, thanks!

  • @riteshfamily369
    @riteshfamily369 4 роки тому

    Great information and great thing to looking this room

  • @shammaideen6628
    @shammaideen6628 4 роки тому

    That t-shirt size is perfect for you.

  • @rocket5557
    @rocket5557 Рік тому

    I took the time to spray paint everything black before hand and mine look fine.
    There are a lot of nice display ideas on Pinterest with this type of stand.

  • @kerrypitt9789
    @kerrypitt9789 4 роки тому

    Great advice, with a simulated quake of about 4.0 on the Tazawa Scale!
    I just bought a 6 foot long 170 gallon than and I am building a concrete stand for it. Support every two feet should work and I will dress them up as you did, nice work Zenzo.

  • @lynnbonica4342
    @lynnbonica4342 4 роки тому

    I think your tank stands look awesome. Your fish room seems like a whole different place now. I bet u love spending time in there, relaxing. 👍☺💙

  • @pa.fishpreacher6166
    @pa.fishpreacher6166 2 роки тому

    Great idea, and you did a great job

  • @samiiqram5837
    @samiiqram5837 Рік тому

    Great video. I am wondering whether a concrete slab stand can be built for 6 ft (300 gallons) aquarium with space for a ping sump at the bottom.

  • @americandeadhead5025
    @americandeadhead5025 4 роки тому +4

    I grew up in Southern California. I've gone through many quakes. Never had any serious issues, even in big quakes over 7.5.
    My only concern if those were my tanks Is your long one. It's supported at four corners but nothing half way between. No concerns there with gravity sagging that part? It all looks great.

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  4 роки тому

      Batfink All of the tanks have support at least 36” wide. 36” is the widest gap.

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  4 роки тому

      Batfink 36” gap at the maximum. No issues with sagging.

  • @Bloodhoundfostermom
    @Bloodhoundfostermom 4 роки тому

    These tank stands are strong and sturdy ....the black panels looks great !! Good job !!

  • @suejudith2009
    @suejudith2009 4 роки тому +1

    Lol! I saw the shaky footage I thought that was the simulation earthquake 😆. I was living in a 2nd floor apt when I experienced my first earthquake and I did not know what was causing the building to sway almost in a circular motions. My dad who is an architect explained the same thing u did about structural codes in those kind of areas and how they’re designed to have some “give” so as to not collapse so easily. 🌱🐟🐌

  • @cajungirl7811
    @cajungirl7811 5 місяців тому

    I realize this is old. So, who knows what this setup looks like now.
    Anyway, Zenzo seems concerned that the blocks are visible from the side. However, I must say with the lights & the shadows it creates, I think it looks really cool. Almost planned.

  • @johnkoutsantonis6943
    @johnkoutsantonis6943 4 роки тому

    I also paint the blocks, you could paint the side that are visible but it'll be hard with tanks in place. room looks great, huge difference.

  • @reallytallguy16
    @reallytallguy16 4 роки тому

    Bro! Thanks for this, Ive been rocking the block and 2x4 quad 55 stand for a couple years and I'm definately using this exact idea to spruce it up. Thanks to you and Corey!

  • @byrguy1295
    @byrguy1295 3 роки тому

    I think I'd just paint the cinder blocks black but that looks pretty nice too.

  • @patrickshaw5955
    @patrickshaw5955 4 роки тому

    Love em! Sound is so much better now!

  • @robfoster1586
    @robfoster1586 4 роки тому

    Looks great! I have same type of stands and I painted the wood and concrete blocks with black paint and think it looks good. I have thought about possibly covering the concrete blocks with wood panels in the future.

  • @malawideep7980
    @malawideep7980 4 роки тому

    Brilliant diy set-up...and yes it does look much better and it's cost efficient

  • @Citric6ungholes
    @Citric6ungholes 3 роки тому

    Great vid

  • @rogerphillips2169
    @rogerphillips2169 4 роки тому

    Looks great have one tank on blocks & wood thoughts of making fish rack on a wall in garage

  • @CJBlack265
    @CJBlack265 4 роки тому

    Your aquarium inhabitants really show up better with the black facing and wall coverings- I see the fish before I see the tank, if that makes sense. Love it💕👍

  • @lt2784
    @lt2784 4 роки тому

    Awesome! Looks great

  • @les7815
    @les7815 4 роки тому

    The fish room definitely looks wayyy better and professional looking! Awesome video!
    As for the concrete blocks... Maybe you can paint them black? Just an idea.

  • @bananafloat27
    @bananafloat27 2 роки тому

    You had too much fun doing the earthquake demo 😋

  • @kronzone1
    @kronzone1 4 роки тому

    Great video! On another note, I'm looking for a video or guidance on how to connect two sponge filters together, one on top of another? Thx

  • @puirYorick
    @puirYorick 4 роки тому

    The painted face boards do give the fish room a classy look for the camera. Not that it strictly needed to be fixed anyway.
    The continuous line of tanks around that corner is a definite improvement. Looks fantastic. 👍

  • @pa.fishpreacher6166
    @pa.fishpreacher6166 2 роки тому

    I bought my blocks months (many) and 2x4s ago, but didn't like the look, so the 75 and the materials have sat . Now lumber is thru the roof, so i am back to making the DIy w/ blocks, I do like the fact it can be raised up to put another tank under it.

  • @transit921
    @transit921 4 роки тому

    what you did with the plywood looks really good

  • @rachaelaynsley2742
    @rachaelaynsley2742 4 роки тому

    Looks great!!! Loved the earthquake simulation too.

  • @mikehaberlack9896
    @mikehaberlack9896 4 роки тому

    Looks great!

  • @growinginportland
    @growinginportland 4 роки тому

    I setup a block of concrete with thick wood to display nine 5 gallon tanks and one 10 gallon tank. Very cool. Cost effective. Like the new look. Black is the best. Cheers.

  • @GeneralGP114
    @GeneralGP114 4 роки тому

    Great work , have you thought about painting the exposed sides ? Over all look is ties with the faces.

  • @swannydeehosinpepper9655
    @swannydeehosinpepper9655 4 роки тому

    Great video and very good design in covering the block.. Good on Ya, mate..

  • @caewalker9276
    @caewalker9276 4 роки тому

    Love the new fish room. Thanks Zenzo

  • @Lucky-wt1fw
    @Lucky-wt1fw 4 роки тому

    Good video. The fish room looks 100 times better now, definitely my style.

  • @sharronmiller451
    @sharronmiller451 4 роки тому

    Fish room looks so good!!

  • @sandygk53
    @sandygk53 Рік тому

    You've made a LUXE fish room, it really looks good. Thanks for showing how you did it without tons of money!

  • @ChMEDAKA714HAMA
    @ChMEDAKA714HAMA 4 роки тому

    I want to make such an aquarium and see it someday😊🇯🇵👍

  • @chrishelgeson7795
    @chrishelgeson7795 4 роки тому

    Everything looks great.I love the new look good job well done!

  • @helemai7515
    @helemai7515 3 роки тому

    So u fit the lights between the wood gaps? What if the lights are too wide to fit, do you screw them to the wood up there?

  • @cichlidguru1163
    @cichlidguru1163 4 роки тому

    Fish room looking much better now .keep up the good work

  • @andrewc9188
    @andrewc9188 4 роки тому +1

    What cinder blocks did or would you use? My tank is 18 inches front to back.

    • @MikesAquaticsThings
      @MikesAquaticsThings 4 роки тому

      I just built a 90 and 40 stands. Just used regular cheap 99 cent blocks from Lowes

    • @andrewc9188
      @andrewc9188 4 роки тому

      I understand that. But the Home Depot only had cinder blocks that were 16 inches long. Do they make one that’s 18 inches. I don’t won’t the table for o hang over by two inches

  • @gustav24-7-52
    @gustav24-7-52 2 роки тому

    If you're worried about the blocks getting knocked off center, take 2 by 4s or 4 by 4s and stick them running up and down inside the holes which are built into the cinder blocks. A full length board running up and down inside the hole, locks them together.

  • @swannydeehosinpepper9655
    @swannydeehosinpepper9655 4 роки тому +1

    Hello Zenzo, I hope I didn't butcher the spelling of your name.. I love your videos and thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.. I've been a carpenter for 34 years now.. I noticed that you lay your boards under the tanks flat.. Over time, especially if they get wet from time to time they will start to bow.. I see several 2 x 4s laying across the span in some of your stands.. 2 x 6s , 2 x 8s , or 2 x 10s would be much better, in my opinion.. But, even if they are sealed and water proof, they will bow eventually over time.. That will lead to sections of the tank unsupported properly.. That can lead to the joints, held together with silicone, to pull apart and start leaking.. This is something that can happen over a lot of time.. It might not happen at all.. I'm just saying that you may want to think about using a quality 3/4 inch, 13 layer piece of plywood that has been sealed to be water proof.. The individual layers that are glued together will hold much more weight than you would think.. They can't bow up, down, or sideways the way that 2 x whatever Will do.. What can happen is swelling if exposed to water.. It has to be like an oak sheet of plywood with a finished surface that would be used for the exposed sides of cabinets and so on.. A 4 foot by 8 foot sheet is around $26.00 at Lowes or Home Depot.. If you properly seal the piece on all 4 ends and both sides, they will Not swell or bow in any way.. But, they have to be sealed very well.. You can use that "Flex Seal" stuff and that will make it totally water Proof, not just water resistant like most other sealers.. When your making a cabinet, you have to use a clear sealer because the wood has to show.. But you don't really care about the wood showing and using the black "Flex Seal" looks really good.. This is just my opinion, dude.. Thanks for sharing your fish keeping, breeding knowledge with all of us.. I really want to start a colony of Caudopunctatus and one of the Brichardi.. Yours are fantastic and exactly what I aspire to do with mine.. Thanks again, dude.. Peace

  • @slumplump
    @slumplump 4 роки тому

    Huge upgrade! Love it

  • @FrankiesUploads
    @FrankiesUploads 4 роки тому

    I currently have my axolotl tanks on a heavy duty racking system, however had I've known about these beforehand I'd have likely chosen your idea first. Great fish room by the way, very pleasing on the eye! 👍

  • @ballkeeper6662
    @ballkeeper6662 3 роки тому

    how do you lay the blocks or wood on the wider 20in 24in wide tanks, i would mind building a rack for 2x 48x18x18 tanks for oscars

  • @catfishcave379
    @catfishcave379 4 роки тому

    San Francisco.... t-shirts... tie-dye!
    I love the new look. I paint my concrete blocks before I set them up as a stand.

  • @MrBobbyjr57
    @MrBobbyjr57 2 роки тому

    thanks bcos this what i'll be doing next year 2022 Jan with my 125 gal tank

  • @andrewc9188
    @andrewc9188 4 роки тому

    Oh yeah. Love the new look. Great job

  • @davidbowman2501
    @davidbowman2501 4 роки тому

    You could just paint the concrete blocks instead of putting painted plywood over them too. I realize yours are already in place, but someone setting up a fish room with this type of stand would pre-paint the blocks before setting up the fish room.
    I love the way they look now BTW.
    Do you add a middle cinder block on tanks over a certain length? How do you decide when to add a middle support cinder block?

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  4 роки тому +2

      David Bowman I add a center stack if the span is greater than 36”.

  • @tthimsel
    @tthimsel 3 роки тому

    Hi, is there any chance that plywood will bow from the middle (or anything worse) in time or have you experienced anything negative in years with this build? Especially in case of the build when you put 2 tanks and their corners are not supported by the blocks that put all the weight on the plywood. Thank you in advance.

  • @sherrycramer1655
    @sherrycramer1655 4 роки тому

    I didn't think the exposed blocks looked bad, but I really like this better!

  • @barb1906
    @barb1906 4 роки тому

    Love your channel. Can you advise me thinking of adding a 55-70 gal rimless and stand not sure where I would buy at good price.

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  4 роки тому

      Rimless can be tough. Ask your local shops if you have any.

  • @Tomli1982
    @Tomli1982 4 роки тому

    How to wake up your fish? Give them a good shake! Good video as usual. Your Fishroom looks so much better now.

  • @awilson1578
    @awilson1578 4 роки тому

    It really looks nice. 🙂

  • @plantsandfish5512
    @plantsandfish5512 4 роки тому +5

    The only people that would doubt the strength of these stands are people that have never used one of these. They’re way sturdier than anything store bought.

  • @blkicemike4857
    @blkicemike4857 4 роки тому

    That looks A Lot better! IMO,..
    Curious though, are u going to add some type covering above the tanks?? the inbetween areas where lights are hung? Maybe some type of hinged door or{ even black sheets of acrylic cut to size, u could even use acrylic type hinge to be able to open to feed the fish or do maintenance or whatever u need to do}something to cover open areas keeping any light from showing anything but tanks. Anyways, your FishRoom looks more/ organised. Nice work!!

  • @vikesfan63
    @vikesfan63 4 роки тому

    That was like a real Earthquake, LOL.

  • @lowcountrytobackcountryins3049
    @lowcountrytobackcountryins3049 2 роки тому

    Awesome!

  • @DnASnakes
    @DnASnakes 3 роки тому +1

    Any reason you can't just paint the cinder blocks and plywood before setup?

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  3 роки тому +1

      No, you absolutely could do that.

  • @midnightkeeper-eg1ob
    @midnightkeeper-eg1ob 4 роки тому

    Ya if I get house I'm living currently thd basement will be turned into fish room might give them awhirle than building whole thing out of lumber room looks a lot better now enzo 👍🦈

  • @heyderekp
    @heyderekp Рік тому

    Would you consider using a veneer plywood vs the usual construction grade plywood? I love the idea of the concrete but want to do something similar like you did but maybe with birch or maple veneer

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  Рік тому +1

      I think it is doable if you make sure to seal the open edges to prevent any water or moisture from getting between the layers.

    • @heyderekp
      @heyderekp Рік тому

      @@TazawaTanks Thanks for replying! Love your content! I just snagged a 125G, and 4 40 Breeders, so I've got lots of work ahead of me!

  • @transit921
    @transit921 4 роки тому

    im a fan of the concrete and wood, i have 5 20 longs on a corner kitchen metal rack, its rusting

  • @na10chao
    @na10chao 4 роки тому

    Just curious but Is it okay if a tank sticks out in the front of your stand a little bit?

  • @rc2300s2r
    @rc2300s2r 4 роки тому

    Living in the Bay Area my whole life as well. I’m super worried about my new tank and stand during our next quake.

  • @pa.fishpreacher6166
    @pa.fishpreacher6166 2 роки тому

    Would you put a center set of blocks in for a 75 gallon tank? 1. 2. 3. if this makes sense

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  2 роки тому

      It’s not necessary. I have mine spaced 4’ at the outside edge of each block (so roughly 37” on the inside span). I keep 36” wide tanks underneath my 75s.

  • @gregmckee5282
    @gregmckee5282 4 роки тому

    Looks Great!!!!

  • @TheBudgetAquarist
    @TheBudgetAquarist 4 роки тому

    All my stands are concrete block and wood. They are by far the cheapest and they are extremely strong. For larger tanks, I set cinder blocks sideways in the center as a support which also provides rigidity in case there was swaying motion. I used to live in Corona California and we had a earthquake so big that it's sloshed water out of my swimming pool like it was a bowl of soup. If you're going to have a big Quake, good emergency for drainage and good insurance is the only way to go. You can help against small Quakes, but a big one will toss tanks and homes and cars around like toys.
    By the way, I think the fish room looks great.

  • @jupiterkingoffire3992
    @jupiterkingoffire3992 4 роки тому

    Looks good 👍🏾

  • @DiegoFlores-qc3dh
    @DiegoFlores-qc3dh 4 роки тому

    Looks great my friend, hey so I thought of doing this kind of thing in my “fish room” I only have 3 tanks right now. But maybe if you like the idea you might use it. My idea is to use rare earth magnets counter sunk into my fish rack and metal plates on the wood “dressings” that are attached with 1/4” long screws. I’ll add links and maybe you can picture it. But essentially you would have like 3/8 “ or 10mm rare earth magnets epoxy’d into pre drilled holes only deep enough to make the magenta flush with the wood, the on your doors add small plate hardware for the magnet to stick to and you can just pop them on and off and your doors/trimmings would be magnetic to the frame let me know what your think I can link some stuff to you if your interested in something like that

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, I think that is a good design. I have seen similar setups before.

  • @jamesg3801
    @jamesg3801 4 місяці тому

    Would these cinder blocks be able to hold a 200 gallon tank safely?

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  4 місяці тому

      I believe so, if you have support columns of cinder blocks in the middle. I have 36" of space between heavier setups. For an 8' tank, maybe try two center columns for a total of 4 (spaced approximately 24" apart).

  • @mikeblack55
    @mikeblack55 4 роки тому

    Looks good my man

  • @gunnercooper
    @gunnercooper 4 роки тому

    Way better than using nails to hold doors use magnets clean no holes also cheap and last alot longer give it ago

  • @treeehrhardt4509
    @treeehrhardt4509 4 роки тому

    What are dimensions of concrete blocks? Was just getting re as dy to build a wood stand.

  • @Jlui83
    @Jlui83 11 місяців тому

    How big is the tank below the Saulosi colony tank?

  • @joanvirgil6299
    @joanvirgil6299 4 роки тому

    Love it love it!

  • @Poteluz
    @Poteluz 4 роки тому

    Looks legit, you could've also painted all the concrete blocks black. But everything looks nice.

  • @mrswiggles2012
    @mrswiggles2012 4 роки тому

    i have cinder blocks and plywood. I painted them.

  • @RandomPerson-i5p
    @RandomPerson-i5p 3 роки тому

    I for real don't get people who think cinder blocks can't hold a fish tank when these things hold up cars and friggin mobile homes

  • @andygirone7442
    @andygirone7442 4 роки тому +1

    Tazawa acts like he's a earthquake lol

  • @lindaharper451
    @lindaharper451 2 роки тому

    I grew up in Glendale, California. I'm 76 so I've seen a lot of earthquakes myself. After the Northridge earthquake, I moved here to Nevada.
    I only have one 75 gallon tank. I have a turtle. Since I rent, I would like to know about your insurance on your tanks. I it expensive? Is the deductible hugh? We have been having some earthquakes here. They aren't very big shakers, but I would like to be able to pay for whatever damage my tank would cause, if we had a big one.
    I enjoy your channel. Any info would be appreciated.
    Sincerely,
    Linda Harper
    My stand is also cinder blocks.

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Linda. Thank you for commenting and sharing that you enjoy my channel. As far as insurance, I think it depends on the amount of coverage and how they right it up. I believe that my policy is around $200 per year or something. I believe that the deductible is $1K.

    • @lindaharper451
      @lindaharper451 2 роки тому

      @@TazawaTanks Thanks. I'll think about it. I appreciate you answering me.