Hey Joey would you be able to go through the leveling process you use for the top of the aquarium stand? You mentioned plywood but I'd love to see your process to ensure your tank won't crack. Thanks
made my first stand about 3 years ago from watching your old videos. I'm glad you re-visited it because it is simply one of the best skills a DIY'er can learn in the fish hobby. Props, Cheers, keep on keeping on Joey.
Don't call yourself cheap, I actually appreciate your video as a big tank owner! I learn so many things from you and saved a good amount of $$! Keep up the awesome video!
I've got to be honest I know you don't think anyone wants to see you building stands but I enjoy watching your efficiency I'm hoping to build my own stand soon when I've got a bit of time
Your video has been very helpful for me as I go in search of a stand for a 75 gallon tank I’m getting quite soon! I’d looked at countless store bought ready made stands and didn’t really like any of them, especially after reading reviews. So I went in search of a heavy wooden table! Found a couple but didn’t know if they would be exactly suitable but based on this video the one I liked best IS quite suitable! It’s built much like that last one you showed with no center piece, except this has 4x4s for the legs! Very stout!
The king of DIY Is baaaaaack!!!! Man I don't know what it is but you are so relatable that make me feel really proud, to see you succeed... Even though I haven't met you and I'm really far... In Costa Rica... Makes me hype even though probably i won't be able ever to visit the gallery in person. Can't wait to see the vid of the complete gallery!!! Congrats!!!!
Thanks for the video. I just bought a used 90 gallon aquarium and searched UA-cam for a stand build. I came across your video and I just built one using your video.
love your video! can you please share what drill you were using? I just bought an impact driver, but it isn't as remotely effective as yours appeared in the video
That would be a cool concept if you made the two tanks with hardscapes that seem to flow from one tank into the next, but with fish that don't do well together so you can still have both.
Thanks Joey. Hey those of cuts of wood why dont you use then if in a crafts thing for children then you can let them either paint them, draw fish or create keyrings out of them if your spring a shop etc... onto which can be there put on the walls to say your working with the community. I'm like you and hate waste so just a thought 😁
Would it be the exact same way for a 30 gallon tank ? Obviously it would be smaller. But I’m assuming the design and putting together would be the same
So excited to see more of these informational videos coming back! I commented on last video yesterday, but I’ll comment again here! When you bring fish over to the gallery, please do a tips and tricks on how to safely move them for those of us who want a fish tank but plan on moving years on down the road!
I've needed a stand for my 75gallon for over a year , i couldn't stand watching my fish growing out of the 55 gallon , so i set it up on the floor 😟 The fish don't seem mind , however eye level would make me much happier . You're walking me through my next project Thank you. 😎👍
I can’t thank you enough for the stand vids when I got my 5ft tank I couldn’t find a stand anywhere that wasn’t expensive give one of these stands a go and found it simple and sturdy thanks again 😁
Im building a coldplunge right now. Next will be custom stand for 55gal Im 6'2" and currently i have a generic 30in metal stand sitting on 4 concrete blocks so its 16in taller. I dont completely trust this stand and would like it to be taller. Getting it level with me my biggest hurdle. Got a miter and pocket hole jig for cold plunge build. This is a great instructional!
yeah the price nearly gave me a heartattck a week ago. Depending on the kind of wood its like 3-4 times more expensive than around 5 years ago, if i remenber correctly.
@@wolverinebear5357 It's because lumber/plywood is in high demand and will be for a while since Covid caught homebuilders and lumberyards completely off guard. Everyone started buying them and doing their own in-home projects.
Big Love bro i am so stocked and cant wait to cross the northern border to see the gallery i got your front not your back.... Love the motivation i need it
I love that you're revisiting builds, even if its quick. The explanations and math are great. I said this a yr or 2 ago. Glad to see you teaching a new Era of aquariumist
Good video. Got a few good tips for my next build. Although, I much prefer the "guides" to be the full height, then they directly support from the tank to the floor, with no shear loads and no connections, especially if you put a piece of ply on top to help distribute the weight more evenly. Looking at the construction of available stands, I prefer the DIY stands not as much for the savings, but the commercially made ones are not build nearly as robustly. I think their safety factor is more like 1.1 than 4 times! I bought a used 120G with stand; looks very nice with pretty trim, but once I looked at the structure I was like never getting a commercial stand again!
Hi Joey! I do hope to go to Canada sometime in my life, my family almost move there from Sweden when I was younger. Now, Nova Scotia and your new gallery is a sure goal when this happen. But my friend! Plz do wear earprotection as well when using your powertools like the saw. I don't get it my so many Canadians and Americans UA-camrs NEVER use them building stuff. In Sweden it is a so natural thing do do. Looking forward to see the progress...and this stand building guide was awesome!
I dont see one of the most vital part of it all: diy devices leveling each corner towards the floor. But perhaps your floor is leveled exactly. In many cases though, this is not the case. Hope to see this in an up-coming video Joe. Cheers.
Love that you did another stand video, especially with this one going into more technical aspect and behind the scenes of it. Currently in the planning stage for a Mega-Stand for the wife. We're building a stand that's gonna hold two 55s side by side, along with it getting boxed in on the top to put a 35inch TV on the top. Yay personal engineering.
So I was wondering about how you properly build a large stand. It took like 3 days between thinking about that and this video getting recommended. I’m subscribed but that’s still funny.
Your book is the best DIY resource out there. Hands down. I built all my stands like this now too. Tweaked a little for cosmetic and finishing touches, but the insides of my stands all look like this. Thanks Joey!
Thanks so much this helped with my overall design i was pretty close on my own but double checking i fixed my design. And can be on my way to building this. Instead of plywood im doing 2x8 top put them together then stain and poly it all . Then add the bottom shelf. 50 long , 20 wide and 30 tall . My tank is 21 inch high by said and done my height should be around 52ish depending how thick the 2x8s are i just dont recall till i get em. This helped immensely with my thought process to tackle this way better. Awesome video. I would of liked to see more close ups. Top view its nice to see how its all tied in together than just looking a few feet back. I paused it and was able to pick out the design. Thanks so much!
Hey Joey, great video!! I'm a big fan. I'm going to build one just like this. Couple questions: - If the stand is not level: can I simply put some shims under it to adjust? - Could I add legs under this? If so, anything to watch out for? - If I wanted to make a walnut wood casing for it, should I simply attach it to the frame directly? (screws, dominoes, glue)
Hey Joey if i wanna build 2 stands each with a 140 gallons on top and a 66 gallons in the bottom does i need the middel support ? and should i still use 2*4 wood ?
When I'm trying to figure out how much my tank weights, full. I round the number up to 10lbs. So my 55G has 550 pounds of weight, before decor and everything thing else is included. Joey is the best!
How did you calculate how much the vertical supports can hold? I haven’t been able to find anything that I truly trust and am just curious. Thanks! Really like your channel too. The acrylic build video was awesome!!
hey joey. just wanted to say i love your videos ! a suggestion: because there will be so many people and probably so many children, i feel like you should secure all the stands into the ground or the walls. people are so clumsy
Love your videos please keep them coming . I have a question about building stands . I see that you use deck screws for all the butt joints , Would it be a disadvantage or advantage using pocket holes for these joints not considering the time but the strength ? Thanks so much
Maybe this has been asked before and I missed it, but what are you going to do with the heating grate on the floor that you're planning on having a tank stand on top of?
Hey joey. Maybe you should buy those small wireless mic for vlogging. Sometimes we can't really hear you whenever you are far away from your cam. Anyway you'll always be AWESOME with what you do! INSPIRED alot from you. Stay safe and healthy.
Great video. I've seen your earlier one on the same subject, but this was easier to understand. I heard you say the floors are rubber? I guess when you're dealing with 1000s of pounds, it won't matter. But just wondering will that affect the leveling of the stand and tank?
Dude that's so much work, but I can't wait to see your final setup in this new spot. So much room for activities haha keep the awesome content coming man. Love that your doing what YOU want to do! I know ppl will watch regardless -Z
Hey Joey! Love your videos and your builds; I used your build myself for my 55 gallon stand. I have a question. I want to add a sump system to my aquarium, however, due to the center supports in your stand build I can't fit anything underneath. Would I be OK in removing those center pieces (the vertical supports) from the stand, and relying purely on the corner pieces? I figure the stand would still be supporting around 3000lbs, even with only 8 2x4s as opposed to 10. My aquarium is rimmed, so the weight is on the corners anyway. Thanks again for the videos! It helped me get into the hobby.
If I was building a stand for a 300 gallon deep dimension (72Lx36Wx27H) glass tank.. Do you think I could get by with just one center brace and two doors, or should I divide it by thirds and have 3 doors with 2 braces? I'm using 2x4s for the frame and 2x6s for the support beams..
Hi Joey quick question I'm about to build a new aquarium stand I've built 4 other one like you build. But never for the 330 gallon glass aquarium I just bought from a friend. 6'×30"×36" not sure to use 2x6 or 2x4 for the frame. What would you use?
Hello I was wondering Is there anyway you can sign a book if purchased.? Or is that not an option? P.s love your videos great place to relax, unwind and learn. Well done sir and thank you :)
Do I need to support the sides of an aquarium, would I get away with supporting front and back edge and moving side supports away from edge. I'm designing 3 tier racks for fish room, 6 inch gap, 4 inch timber. But if the supports front to back are not running along side edges of aquarium but instead pushed in 10 or so inches out would give you the full 10 inches instead of 6 at the sides of the tanks to add rocks larger than 6 inches.
Hey Joey would you be able to go through the leveling process you use for the top of the aquarium stand? You mentioned plywood but I'd love to see your process to ensure your tank won't crack. Thanks
made my first stand about 3 years ago from watching your old videos. I'm glad you re-visited it because it is simply one of the best skills a DIY'er can learn in the fish hobby. Props, Cheers, keep on keeping on Joey.
Facts especially with these stand prices!
Sign those 1 inch 'waste pieces' and sell them as souvenirs when you open the galery. No waste at all
Or use them as entry ticket :)
Have a drawing on here for fans to win
Ngl this is a great idea, I would buy
Not a bad idea
Brilliant idea!!
Don't call yourself cheap, I actually appreciate your video as a big tank owner! I learn so many things from you and saved a good amount of $$! Keep up the awesome video!
Thanks!
I've got to be honest I know you don't think anyone wants to see you building stands but I enjoy watching your efficiency I'm hoping to build my own stand soon when I've got a bit of time
Do you have plans for this stand? Great video.
Your video has been very helpful for me as I go in search of a stand for a 75 gallon tank I’m getting quite soon! I’d looked at countless store bought ready made stands and didn’t really like any of them, especially after reading reviews. So I went in search of a heavy wooden table! Found a couple but didn’t know if they would be exactly suitable but based on this video the one I liked best IS quite suitable! It’s built much like that last one you showed with no center piece, except this has 4x4s for the legs! Very stout!
The king of DIY Is baaaaaack!!!! Man I don't know what it is but you are so relatable that make me feel really proud, to see you succeed... Even though I haven't met you and I'm really far... In Costa Rica... Makes me hype even though probably i won't be able ever to visit the gallery in person. Can't wait to see the vid of the complete gallery!!! Congrats!!!!
Thanks for the video. I just bought a used 90 gallon aquarium and searched UA-cam for a stand build. I came across your video and I just built one using your video.
love your video! can you please share what drill you were using? I just bought an impact driver, but it isn't as remotely effective as yours appeared in the video
Have you considered having tanks in groups of 2 back to back?
That would be a cool concept if you made the two tanks with hardscapes that seem to flow from one tank into the next, but with fish that don't do well together so you can still have both.
Thanks Joey. Hey those of cuts of wood why dont you use then if in a crafts thing for children then you can let them either paint them, draw fish or create keyrings out of them if your spring a shop etc... onto which can be there put on the walls to say your working with the community. I'm like you and hate waste so just a thought 😁
Love this idea
Or you could put holes into them and help make some but hotels 😂
Joey has the energy of like, six people !
Would it be the exact same way for a 30 gallon tank ? Obviously it would be smaller. But I’m assuming the design and putting together would be the same
some times when I fly I'll go back and reread your book, don't have the space to try everything out I want but once I do I'm ready.
So excited to see more of these informational videos coming back! I commented on last video yesterday, but I’ll comment again here! When you bring fish over to the gallery, please do a tips and tricks on how to safely move them for those of us who want a fish tank but plan on moving years on down the road!
I will be!
@@thekingofdiy thank you so much sir! Excited to see everything you’re doing!!
*Anyone who is reading this comment, stay blessed and safe with your family and friends forever. Stay good and spread goodness wherever you go🕊️🕊️🕊️😊*
I love you walking into the new gallery from the front door in the beginning. Looks so official.
Welcome back King Of DIY .So great to see you really enjoying yourself . 🤗.
Diy king is well back this is going to be epic 💥🔥🔥🔥🔥👌
I've needed a stand for my 75gallon for over a year , i couldn't stand watching my fish growing out of the 55 gallon , so i set it up on the floor 😟
The fish don't seem mind , however eye level would make me much happier .
You're walking me through my next project
Thank you.
😎👍
Yea I’m building some stands for some 125’s right now. Hated spending so much for lumber but definitely cheaper than buying.
I can’t thank you enough for the stand vids when I got my 5ft tank I couldn’t find a stand anywhere that wasn’t expensive give one of these stands a go and found it simple and sturdy thanks again 😁
I love your videos 📹... your videos are the type that you just being eating and chilling watching ....
I am so glad you did this! I learned so much again from watching you again! My 180 sits on stand I built with your directions!!!! I loved this😁
Just about to start making a stand for my 3.5 foot tank. Great video Joey
No wonder the Channel is called The King of DIY ..
Love the videos
Im building a coldplunge right now. Next will be custom stand for 55gal
Im 6'2" and currently i have a generic 30in metal stand sitting on 4 concrete blocks so its 16in taller. I dont completely trust this stand and would like it to be taller. Getting it level with me my biggest hurdle. Got a miter and pocket hole jig for cold plunge build. This is a great instructional!
The pricing of 4x2 have gone up in Wales aswell, it was even on the news :D
Thank Beijing Biden for that 😆
Yeah, Lumber prices are insane rn
Dude I'm sweating looking at that pile of 2x4's. Wood is so damn expensive this year.
yeah the price nearly gave me a heartattck a week ago. Depending on the kind of wood its like 3-4 times more expensive than around 5 years ago, if i remenber correctly.
Nobody really questions why tho do they
@@Zwenable more like a yr ago
@@wolverinebear5357 It's because lumber/plywood is in high demand and will be for a while since Covid caught homebuilders and lumberyards completely off guard. Everyone started buying them and doing their own in-home projects.
Price pretty much went back to normal…. 7/16 OSB was $60 a sheet and before covid it was $11, now it’s back at $14 locally.
Okay Joe I see your new big idea is really coming together. Still can't believe where this channel has gone over the years. Good work man keep it up.
Big Love bro i am so stocked and cant wait to cross the northern border to see the gallery i got your front not your back.... Love the motivation i need it
The exact video i was looking for, in terms of size to load bearing. Thanks a tonne.
I love that you're revisiting builds, even if its quick. The explanations and math are great. I said this a yr or 2 ago. Glad to see you teaching a new Era of aquariumist
Do it support glass aquarium?
cant wait to see the finish product this is gonna be cool
Good video. Got a few good tips for my next build.
Although, I much prefer the "guides" to be the full height, then they directly support from the tank to the floor, with no shear loads and no connections, especially if you put a piece of ply on top to help distribute the weight more evenly.
Looking at the construction of available stands, I prefer the DIY stands not as much for the savings, but the commercially made ones are not build nearly as robustly. I think their safety factor is more like 1.1 than 4 times! I bought a used 120G with stand; looks very nice with pretty trim, but once I looked at the structure I was like never getting a commercial stand again!
When you talked about building the stands in your previous video, I was wishing you could show how to build them again, and you did! Thank you!
Hi Joey! I do hope to go to Canada sometime in my life, my family almost move there from Sweden when I was younger.
Now, Nova Scotia and your new gallery is a sure goal when this happen.
But my friend! Plz do wear earprotection as well when using your powertools like the saw. I don't get it my so many Canadians and Americans UA-camrs NEVER use them building stuff. In Sweden it is a so natural thing do do.
Looking forward to see the progress...and this stand building guide was awesome!
Hey Joey, I don't see any electrical outlets on that wall have you thought about power for those tanks?
I dont see one of the most vital part of it all: diy devices leveling each corner towards the floor. But perhaps your floor is leveled exactly. In many cases though, this is not the case. Hope to see this in an up-coming video Joe. Cheers.
Love that you did another stand video, especially with this one going into more technical aspect and behind the scenes of it. Currently in the planning stage for a Mega-Stand for the wife. We're building a stand that's gonna hold two 55s side by side, along with it getting boxed in on the top to put a 35inch TV on the top. Yay personal engineering.
😂 still feels so surreal that this is happening! It's really exciting! It's starting to look great 👌👌👌
I've watched and used your advice for years. Pleasure to watch your content grow. Thanks for everything!
So I was wondering about how you properly build a large stand. It took like 3 days between thinking about that and this video getting recommended. I’m subscribed but that’s still funny.
Your book is the best DIY resource out there. Hands down. I built all my stands like this now too. Tweaked a little for cosmetic and finishing touches, but the insides of my stands all look like this. Thanks Joey!
That answers my question about why didn't you buy the stands.
Thank you!
I love this video : it bring back my memories when you start the hobby .
Omg a video I definitely need!!! I want to build a strong stand for a 200gallon shark tank. You are my hero
Thanks so much this helped with my overall design i was pretty close on my own but double checking i fixed my design. And can be on my way to building this. Instead of plywood im doing 2x8 top put them together then stain and poly it all . Then add the bottom shelf. 50 long , 20 wide and 30 tall . My tank is 21 inch high by said and done my height should be around 52ish depending how thick the 2x8s are i just dont recall till i get em. This helped immensely with my thought process to tackle this way better. Awesome video. I would of liked to see more close ups. Top view its nice to see how its all tied in together than just looking a few feet back. I paused it and was able to pick out the design. Thanks so much!
Thanks I was looking for the 2x4 support weight. I have a hand made sturdy stand that currently holds a 50 gallon. And I want to put a 65 gallon on it
Thanks I've been wanting to make a stand the past few weeks this will help me a lot thanks
Hey Joey, great video!! I'm a big fan.
I'm going to build one just like this.
Couple questions:
- If the stand is not level: can I simply put some shims under it to adjust?
- Could I add legs under this? If so, anything to watch out for?
- If I wanted to make a walnut wood casing for it, should I simply attach it to the frame directly? (screws, dominoes, glue)
Built my first one today. A couple of bumps along the way, but otherwise it went great!! This will be my build for any future stands.
Hey Joey if i wanna build 2 stands each with a 140 gallons on top and a 66 gallons in the bottom does i need the middel support ? and should i still use 2*4 wood ?
Built your design for a 6x2x2 and have to say it was solid as, good on you for doing a new video on the topic.
What was your measurements for the stand
Looking to build my own stand. Plan on using 2x6 but question how many 2x6 do u recommend getting for one stan?
When I'm trying to figure out how much my tank weights, full. I round the number up to 10lbs. So my 55G has 550 pounds of weight, before decor and everything thing else is included. Joey is the best!
How did you calculate how much the vertical supports can hold? I haven’t been able to find anything that I truly trust and am just curious. Thanks! Really like your channel too. The acrylic build video was awesome!!
You might be busy all day long for your tank installation! Glad to see all the stuffs done
These build videos have so much nostalgia in them 😍
(Let's go Joe)
Hey man your the best can you tell me the exact measurements for 6x2x2 tank please and thank you.
I love that you are going to educate children. What a man!
Joey. Your making great progress! Can’t wait to visit next spring!
Now this is the DIY content that I miss. Awesome work on the Gallery!
hey joey. just wanted to say i love your videos ! a suggestion: because there will be so many people and probably so many children, i feel like you should secure all the stands into the ground or the walls. people are so clumsy
I was just thinking this, i know its gonna be groups of ten at a time, but how can you prevent those less well behaved kids from hitting the tank?
Thanks for going back to the old school tutorials!
I tagged you on Facebook with a project. I used your very first video as inspiration to build an 8ft vivarium stand :)
Love your videos please keep them coming . I have a question about building stands . I see that you use deck screws for all the butt joints , Would it be a disadvantage or advantage using pocket holes for these joints not considering the time but the strength ? Thanks so much
I just built my first stand using your video. Thanks man.
Congratz or better GG!😀
So great to be at the start of this massive journey with you! I just want to binge watch everything you haven’t even recorded yet!!!
One of your best videos love the dump of information!!!!
I build my own stands now thanks to your book and vids, highly recommend 😊👍
Shop vac connected to your saw would save a lot of clean up after! 😉 😉
Maybe this has been asked before and I missed it, but what are you going to do with the heating grate on the floor that you're planning on having a tank stand on top of?
Hey joey. Maybe you should buy those small wireless mic for vlogging. Sometimes we can't really hear you whenever you are far away from your cam. Anyway you'll always be AWESOME with what you do! INSPIRED alot from you. Stay safe and healthy.
Keeping the stands short will also accommodate your guests in wheelchairs, and that's a good thing.
I'm building a stand for a 8 ft long, 4 ft tall, and 2 ft wide acrylic aquarium. Should I go with 2x4's on this build or something a bit more beefy?
Just purchased your book..... Thanks brother
I really would like to see an instructional on how to build a bow front aquarium stand
You are my favorite person alive... man you're great
💕💕 love from south africa 💕💕
Love your videos and keep up the good work you inspired me to the aquarium hobby
Great video. I've seen your earlier one on the same subject, but this was easier to understand.
I heard you say the floors are rubber? I guess when you're dealing with 1000s of pounds, it won't matter. But just wondering will that affect the leveling of the stand and tank?
Dude that's so much work, but I can't wait to see your final setup in this new spot. So much room for activities haha keep the awesome content coming man. Love that your doing what YOU want to do! I know ppl will watch regardless -Z
Hey Joey! Love your videos and your builds; I used your build myself for my 55 gallon stand.
I have a question. I want to add a sump system to my aquarium, however, due to the center supports in your stand build I can't fit anything underneath. Would I be OK in removing those center pieces (the vertical supports) from the stand, and relying purely on the corner pieces? I figure the stand would still be supporting around 3000lbs, even with only 8 2x4s as opposed to 10. My aquarium is rimmed, so the weight is on the corners anyway.
Thanks again for the videos! It helped me get into the hobby.
Joey! Sir! Using this method to build a 5ft long, 2ft wide stand, will it require the centre braces? ❤️
So, I have a 48x24x24 terrarium and I’m wanting to build my own stand. What are the exact measurements I need for each 2x4 to build one like yours?
Great video, I'm enjoying more DIY stuff. Though your content was never lacking, more entertained and still learning
So useful! I’ve used your advice in my latest build!
How long is going to take build up the whole gallery? A year perhaps,?
probably a few weeks at the rate he works haha
If I were to build a 6x2x3 stand for a 6x2x4 terrarium, would I still need to do center supports?
I love your videos they’re so information and ur passion for this in motivating
How many pieces of wood would I need to build a 90 gallon stand 32 inches tall? And is 2x4 the best option or should I look at 2x6?
If I was building a stand for a 300 gallon deep dimension (72Lx36Wx27H) glass tank.. Do you think I could get by with just one center brace and two doors, or should I divide it by thirds and have 3 doors with 2 braces? I'm using 2x4s for the frame and 2x6s for the support beams..
What kind and thickness of Styrofoam should I use on top of stand for a 96x24x24 1/2" thick acrylic tank 240gal ?
*Beautiful vlog. Stay connected😊*
Hi Joey quick question I'm about to build a new aquarium stand I've built 4 other one like you build. But never for the 330 gallon glass aquarium I just bought from a friend. 6'×30"×36" not sure to use 2x6 or 2x4 for the frame. What would you use?
Hello I was wondering Is there anyway you can sign a book if purchased.? Or is that not an option? P.s love your videos great place to relax, unwind and learn. Well done sir and thank you :)
Do I need to support the sides of an aquarium, would I get away with supporting front and back edge and moving side supports away from edge. I'm designing 3 tier racks for fish room, 6 inch gap, 4 inch timber. But if the supports front to back are not running along side edges of aquarium but instead pushed in 10 or so inches out would give you the full 10 inches instead of 6 at the sides of the tanks to add rocks larger than 6 inches.