Cinder Block Aquarium Shelf Timelapse - Can I Make it Look Nice?

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  • @RyoWatanabee
    @RyoWatanabee 7 років тому +36

    You really outdid your self! It looks stunning for a cinder block shelf :)

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому +3

      +CW Aqua Hobby then I succeeded!

  • @michaelmitchell5909
    @michaelmitchell5909 7 років тому +6

    I've been a brick and block Mason almost 30 yrs and anything made from cinder block is nice in my book!...can't wait to see the new setup!

  • @anthonymitchell2248
    @anthonymitchell2248 3 роки тому

    Love the design.
    Love the snail crawling in front of the text at the end.

  • @BeauTylerMakesMusic
    @BeauTylerMakesMusic 3 роки тому +1

    For anyone wondering, a skosh is equivalent to 2 tads. You’re welcome :)
    😆. Great video. Actually exactly what I need for a record shelf. Thanks!

  • @JimMeeker
    @JimMeeker 7 років тому +1

    I think that's the best looking cinder block shelf that I've seen.

  • @BunnyTheeBoss
    @BunnyTheeBoss 6 років тому +6

    This looks amazing 😁 I’m impressed , as well as inspired . I haven’t used my 75 gallon in years .

  • @gems_1406
    @gems_1406 7 років тому +1

    Simply betta you are one of the only UA-camrs that comment at almost every comment and that is really good because a lot of people have questions and they get answerd by you so keep it up!😄😃😆

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому

      I do try to answer everyone!

  • @LITTLEMUSTANGFILLY
    @LITTLEMUSTANGFILLY 7 років тому

    You are a champ for sawing through all those boards by hand.

  • @greenemar
    @greenemar Рік тому

    I absolutely love the design, great idea

  • @GCaquatics
    @GCaquatics 7 років тому

    that actually came out really nice in my opinion

  • @TazawaTanks
    @TazawaTanks 7 років тому

    Brilliant! My fish room has a bunch of these racks, but they don't look like yours. Such style! Thanks for sharing!

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому +1

      Haha thanks @Tazawa Tanks , I needed it to look a little nicer because it is right in my living area and I need to look at it all the time :)

    • @TazawaTanks
      @TazawaTanks 7 років тому

      Very true. Mine are in the basement fishroom, so not so much of an issue with aesthetics. Still, I love the way your looks!

  • @ChuckD59
    @ChuckD59 6 років тому +2

    If you told me cinder blocks and 2x lumber shelving in my living room I'd say college days are over. But you've really elevated it with elegance and class. Well done!
    And I just might 'borrow' some of that thinking now for my grown-up living room!

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  6 років тому

      Haha, I would recommend it!

    • @HeyTurbogoof
      @HeyTurbogoof 7 місяців тому

      With material costs as high as they are now, cinder blocks and dimensional lumber are basically for the elite

  • @RebelCowgirl01
    @RebelCowgirl01 3 роки тому

    I love how you choose a dark stain. 😍

  • @jamesstraub4981
    @jamesstraub4981 7 років тому

    Nicely done. Can't wait to see the new wilds.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому

      +James Straub and I can't wait to show them! I think I'll do their unboxing video next

    • @jamesstraub4981
      @jamesstraub4981 7 років тому

      Sweet!!!!

  • @srkanna82PBF
    @srkanna82PBF 6 років тому

    Excellent work

  • @maduro169
    @maduro169 4 роки тому +1

    That was awesome !!! you've got talent , imagination , creativity , and damn good looking ... And by the way you are bees knees with that hand saw !!!

  • @repaddict
    @repaddict 7 років тому

    I like it. Turned out better then I imagined!

  • @ashley042108
    @ashley042108 7 років тому +1

    I love your sense of humor! Lol You did great I love the shelves.❤️

  • @rogeraquarium6872
    @rogeraquarium6872 7 років тому +3

    You are bombshell. Much respect for your channel. Thank you for the great content.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому +1

      +Roger Dedham thanks Roger!

  • @Samhain2323
    @Samhain2323 5 років тому

    I have never seen a cinder block aquarium stand look so awesome !!! Thanks for the great video !!! I'm going to build one soon, but I'm going to support the entire length of my 75 gallon tank.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому +1

      Hey thank you! It wasn't terrible, haha. If I could go back in time I would have paid someone to send by boards through a planer first - they were slightly cupped so I had some issues that I needed shims for. It was super sturdy though. I also bracketed the wood to the wall for extra stability. Probably didn't need that but I'm paranoid about my toddler

  • @greenkitty6482
    @greenkitty6482 7 років тому +1

    The shelves actually awesome!! Thanks for sharing : )

  • @yourstruly3900
    @yourstruly3900 7 років тому +1

    Hi Taylor, I can appreciate the effort you put into your project! It looks VERY nice!

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому

      Hey thanks a bunch! I love it so far, so strong

  • @bettablue2660
    @bettablue2660 6 років тому

    The fish and aquarium scapes are what make it beautiful. I thought it came out beautiful!

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  6 років тому

      Haha thank you! It’s true the tanks are what matters

  • @sandeepprajapati1769
    @sandeepprajapati1769 3 роки тому

    Yes pink girl loved it ..big hug

  • @bennyw1215
    @bennyw1215 7 років тому

    That looks amazing. Well done Taylor.

  • @Benj1213
    @Benj1213 Рік тому

    I love it, it looks great. Good job

  • @BearNecessitiesOfLife
    @BearNecessitiesOfLife 7 років тому +1

    Love the stain you used. I am looking to do something similar with my rack though I have a metal frame I am using with a wire mesh, hoping to evenly distribute the weight by using the wood. Excited to see the new tank as well!

  • @bernandoturner4840
    @bernandoturner4840 2 роки тому

    You done A Awesome Job… Something you wanted” you got up & Got it done.. That say’s Alot about you..! Good luck in the Aquarium Hobby..😀❤️✌🏾

  • @markRTFGuns
    @markRTFGuns 7 років тому

    I'd say it turned out awesome. Can't wait to see the new tank.

  • @SteenfottAquatics
    @SteenfottAquatics 7 років тому

    This turned out really well. Looks great!

  • @amandah8048
    @amandah8048 7 років тому +1

    Oh wow, I love this!!! It came* out looking really nice!!

  • @dmand2353
    @dmand2353 6 років тому

    That looks amazing! Not ugly at all it has industrial chic.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  6 років тому

      Good to hear, it was what I was going for!

  • @BlackenedMelody
    @BlackenedMelody 7 років тому +1

    Looks great! So curious to see what kind of wild bettas you are getting!

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому +2

      If you love wilds like me, they'll knock your socks off

  • @katnewman2856
    @katnewman2856 7 років тому

    It looks good! I'm impressed at your dedication to the build I'd have given up at 'saw by hand' lol.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому

      To be honest, after doing that and also ripping a board lengthwise, I invested in a jigsaw!!

    • @katnewman2856
      @katnewman2856 7 років тому

      Simply Betta hahaha I don't blame you!! So more shelves and more tanks on the way just to make sure you get your money's worth? 😉😁

  • @reyanshkhanna2245
    @reyanshkhanna2245 3 роки тому

    Beautiful tank set up.. The most beautiful one using cinder blocks... I also find your feet very beautiful ❤️

  • @vianizza8519
    @vianizza8519 6 років тому

    This is what i m looking for. Great video

  • @SimplySueLee
    @SimplySueLee 7 років тому

    Wow! Beast mode, you did an awesome job. I love it

  • @melaniegaming5674
    @melaniegaming5674 7 років тому +1

    Wow! The cinder block shelf looks outstanding!!!..I absoulutely love it!...Also, what type of dog breeds do u own?

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому +1

      +Melanie Gaming hey thanks, it's super strong too! I have a Chihuahua and a Prague ratter. They're both super annoying and awesome

  • @braulioNYC
    @braulioNYC 6 років тому

    this is the best one i've seen so far.

  • @BigCityBettas
    @BigCityBettas 7 років тому +3

    Looks great!! I wonder if you could stain or paint the cinder blocks? Either way it's amazing and I can't wait to see the pair.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому

      +Big City Bettas That was an option! Paint, concrete stain, or concrete sealer. This took me days because I could only work on it when the toddler was napping, so by the time I noticed I could do something different about the light grey blocks I was just SO done with doing anything else to this shelf! Haha if there is a next time maybe

  • @ninav1466
    @ninav1466 7 років тому

    Oh wow! Beautiful

  • @RiverCottageDesigns
    @RiverCottageDesigns 7 років тому

    Great new shelving.

  • @christianpatriot410
    @christianpatriot410 6 років тому

    Love too see a women not scared of doing things the old fashioned way and BEING SUCCESSFUL. Very nice. Now I am motivated lol I know I can do it

  • @christine31c34
    @christine31c34 7 років тому

    Great job.

  • @aquaticfeind7260
    @aquaticfeind7260 7 років тому

    It looks great! If anything, I would paint the blocks black but other than that awesome job and video!!

  • @anthonyragan2696
    @anthonyragan2696 7 років тому +1

    For a cinder block, that looks darn good. 👍

  • @joalvarez6252
    @joalvarez6252 4 роки тому

    Gave me some great ideas! Muchas gracias señiorita!

  • @44Dreambig
    @44Dreambig 7 років тому

    this looks very nice, well done!

  • @kerrypitt9789
    @kerrypitt9789 5 років тому +2

    Hey, knowing you are from Alaska, I was initially worried you would slip and build a log house! But you did a really nice job. I am going to build one because finding attractive steel shelves is pretty impossible. Thanks!!

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому +2

      I accidentally built an igloo first!

    • @kerrypitt9789
      @kerrypitt9789 5 років тому

      @@SimplyBetta that would be the Canadian thing to do! 😁

  • @TheAquariumCowboy
    @TheAquariumCowboy 7 років тому

    That looks very cool and modern! Well done! Love the video! Keep it up!

  • @Angel_Startove
    @Angel_Startove 7 років тому

    looks cool

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому +1

      +brein vol glitters thanks!

  • @Lifewithpets72
    @Lifewithpets72 7 років тому +2

    Wow, that looks amazing!

  • @brianschoenharl9357
    @brianschoenharl9357 7 років тому

    Looks wonderful! I think that you could level the bottom of the stand though with shims and then you wouldn't have to level anything else.

  • @MASSAquariums
    @MASSAquariums 7 років тому

    Very nice

  • @amethystmoonstone356
    @amethystmoonstone356 7 років тому

    wow that looks great!

  • @TheTurtleGirl
    @TheTurtleGirl 7 років тому

    This is awesome!!😍 Fantastic job.

  • @veronicav2478
    @veronicav2478 7 років тому

    awesome job, looks good!

  • @XxJUSTCUPIDxX
    @XxJUSTCUPIDxX 7 років тому

    Looks great I'm a big fan of the dark wood myself. You can use cement paint on the cinder blocks.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому

      thanks! If I ever have to disassemble it someday, I might slap some cement sealer on the cinder blocks - it would give a darker, shinier look and I think that would be nicer

  • @conman20000
    @conman20000 2 роки тому

    Wow that looks really good, maybe you could of painted the cinderblocks as well?

  • @SwampyAcresHomestead
    @SwampyAcresHomestead 4 роки тому

    Looks great thanks for sharing

  • @KnifeCrazzzzy
    @KnifeCrazzzzy 7 років тому +2

    Loved this! I made one on quite the smaller scale though :)

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

    Great job, is the block of wood in between the blocks just for a better look?

  • @JadrenAquatics
    @JadrenAquatics 7 років тому +6

    Looks great you could always paint the cinder blocks to make it look even better

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому +4

      +Jadren Aquatics yeah that's always an option. I think if I ever disassemble it I'll take some concrete sealer to the blocks. It would darken in and shine it a little while keeping the raw concrete look, that might be cool.
      I totally didn't finish my logo in time for your sticker batch , I'll have to wait till next time. Man I'm being too picky about all my drawings...

    • @JadrenAquatics
      @JadrenAquatics 7 років тому +1

      Yea if you did not seal it, it would probably take 50 coats lol

    • @heatherwanderer777
      @heatherwanderer777 6 років тому

      When I was a kid we didn't have a lot of money to make shelving in my bedroom so we made a cinderblock unit and we painted the blocks white and we used some old drawer liner paper with modgepodge or some kind of glue and sealer to prevent peeling on the side that showed the most to make it pretty.

  • @robyrcmp
    @robyrcmp 7 років тому

    The stand is very nice but the pretty, cheerful and charming gal is the real star.

  • @YouTubeDoxedMyRealName
    @YouTubeDoxedMyRealName 6 років тому

    I did construction 20 years. Dam LOL you work HARD!!! I would have required the belt sander and skill saw or just not have done it at all. KUDOS!

  • @sawsarghoujal3252
    @sawsarghoujal3252 5 років тому

    Good job

  • @FishForThought
    @FishForThought 7 років тому

    That is amazing! Very talented :)

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому

      +Fish For Thought aw shucks! ^^

  • @happyfishkeeping8572
    @happyfishkeeping8572 6 років тому

    That was beautiful!

  • @franklinjones5649
    @franklinjones5649 7 років тому

    nice idea

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому

      +franklin jones Thanks, I'm eased with how it turned out

  • @catfishcave379
    @catfishcave379 6 років тому

    Very very nice! The wood on the floor really sets it off. The wood between the bricks reminds me of inlay. I did something similar. Suggestions: construction adhesive between the bricks and between the bricks and wood will get rid of that slipperiness. Or you can use those rubber mats you place under rugs to prevent them from moving. Also, if you hate grey, paint the bricks!

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  6 років тому

      Oh I like the rubber mat idea!

  • @briannerevolorio
    @briannerevolorio 4 роки тому

    It looks amazing!

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  4 роки тому

      Thanks! It did a good job and now lives in my garage :)

  • @ryanb9247
    @ryanb9247 7 років тому

    I love your videos! Great job!

  • @gems_1406
    @gems_1406 7 років тому

    Love your vids.I was here when you did your live stream and it was pretty good for a beginner.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому +1

      Very kind of you! Thank you, I feel like after the first one was done, it will get easier because now I have a little experience with the software

  • @jonathanstabley309
    @jonathanstabley309 2 роки тому

    Great job! I don’t think it looks at all ugly. 👍🏻

  • @amethyststone4051
    @amethyststone4051 5 років тому

    I loved it it was a good idea and it turned out great 💚💚💚

  • @heemeng8122
    @heemeng8122 7 років тому

    you are so creative

  • @dbachelorsplantedaquarium4711
    @dbachelorsplantedaquarium4711 7 років тому

    Wow! Its beautiful!

  • @keith66
    @keith66 7 років тому

    you did awesome job looks great keep up good work

  • @dwainkitchel1316
    @dwainkitchel1316 7 років тому

    really nice job on this!!!

  • @AngelosFishTanks
    @AngelosFishTanks 7 років тому

    Wow you did a great job👍👍

  • @xiomaralemans3669
    @xiomaralemans3669 6 років тому

    You go girl!!!

  • @Rv12_pilot
    @Rv12_pilot 6 років тому

    What did you use to keep the cinder blocks together on the wood

  • @gregpilkey4962
    @gregpilkey4962 7 років тому +2

    Nice job! Not too many people would take the time to hand saw and sand!

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому

      Haha, well I do admit I invested in a jigsaw after this ;)

    • @dmand2353
      @dmand2353 6 років тому

      That is what I do with all my projects. I should really get a jigsaw.

  • @mey.5380
    @mey.5380 7 років тому

    It looks pretty neat! I have a friend that's a carpenter, and I bet he would try to even ask YOU how to make things like that! I'm saving up to build a massive area just for my bettas. Maybe I will borrow your idea, since it's seriously the fanciest thing.

    • @mey.5380
      @mey.5380 7 років тому

      Also, like usual, I have a question. My new betta, Arlo, is a butterfly full moon dragonscale betta, and the clearness of his fins are gaining color. Also, he has a flesh color thing hanging from his beard area. All of my fish were first happy, but now they're VERY stubborn. Got any ideas? By the way, from your help about my first fish, Milfred, he's good as new and fully recovered from fin rot. Thanks!

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому

      Hmm, is the flesh-colored thing a bump or part of his beard membrane thing?

    • @mey.5380
      @mey.5380 7 років тому

      Simply Betta it is like a tiny membrane if that's what you mean. Its about 1-3 mm long

    • @mey.5380
      @mey.5380 7 років тому

      It's starting to get down the beard area to the point where it's almost touching his fin

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому

      Weird, I'm not sure what it would be by just visual description

  • @ravennichols5481
    @ravennichols5481 9 місяців тому

    Can cinder blocks hold up a 240 gallon aquarium? Or bigger i have one and I’d like to use cinder blocks I just don’t want it to crumble

  • @brianngo9693
    @brianngo9693 4 роки тому

    hi, i just wanna ask, where did you get the boards and blocks?

  • @bebebutterfield1
    @bebebutterfield1 7 років тому

    I love it!

  • @ricklett1688
    @ricklett1688 7 років тому

    How will you maintain the goldfish tank? Looks like it's got about an inch or so for access? Btw, admirable work!!

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому

      My 49 gallon goldfish tank is on the topmost shelf, so I have space until the ceiling! I do have a little 10-gal temp QT tank on a rack, but it has this all-in-one type filter/light/lid on it and there is like no room left, haha.
      If a 10-gal sat on a shelf with a normal flat glass top, there would be about 4 inches of working room - plenty of room for my little noodle arms

  • @blablabla7886
    @blablabla7886 7 років тому

    Good job !! very nice !!

  • @sugargliderlove1234
    @sugargliderlove1234 7 років тому

    it's so fancy and beautiful somebody call vogue !

  • @scrooge1374
    @scrooge1374 7 років тому

    +Simply Betta Saw a tank in one of the lower levels, how do you do maintenance on it? Or you are not using that one? I do like the paint job very much. You gave me a couple of ideas for future tanks

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому +1

      I do maintenance on it like all my other tanks, it just looks a bit weird I think because it has a huge lid on it. Once I take the lid off I can get into the tank just fine. Any other tanks I put on there will have the flat lids :)

    • @scrooge1374
      @scrooge1374 7 років тому +1

      Simply Betta got it, in the video is looks dark against dark wood so it is hard to see if one doesn't pay attention.

  • @igotboredfkit
    @igotboredfkit Рік тому

    I'm really curious why you decided not to paint the cinder blocks?

  • @IAMSUPREME22
    @IAMSUPREME22 3 роки тому

    Only concern I'd have is that over time since the weight is not evenly distributed as it would be if it were sitting flush on the shelf, the glass could potentially eventually crack with all the weight resting on the ends. Maybe add another strip of wood half way through or a couple evenly spaced?
    That said, it looks really good. Great job on the stain.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  3 роки тому +1

      That's what I thought about tanks at first, but seeing corners-only support happening in the Aquarium Co-op fish store and Deans Fish Room has changed my mind! It really is all about the corners!

    • @IAMSUPREME22
      @IAMSUPREME22 3 роки тому

      @@SimplyBetta Well that's great news!

  • @jacksonvang2946
    @jacksonvang2946 2 роки тому

    Love it love it. How much did it cost...

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  2 роки тому

      Not much at the time, maybe $100 is lumber and cinder blocks :)

  • @jennyacevedo9136
    @jennyacevedo9136 2 роки тому

    What type of wood did you use ?

  • @sansaviera
    @sansaviera 3 роки тому

    I've been thinking about doing this. Yours came out great! What did you use to paint the back of the fish tank?

  • @DowntheWormHole
    @DowntheWormHole 7 років тому

    loved it! just wow

  • @pitahe
    @pitahe 7 років тому

    Wow that's a lot of grit to get that done manually. Good job it looks good

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  7 років тому +1

      +Pete B well I have grit to spare! Thanks Pete

  • @NYGOLD
    @NYGOLD 7 років тому

    Hello I saw you on the livestream last night now I'm here and subbed. I can't wait to look around.

  • @brooklyn560
    @brooklyn560 5 років тому

    Turns out the floors in my house isn’t level. Any particular way I should level the tank?