You can diy aluminum profile frames. I got mine from this company http://www.prestech.com.sg
They cut to size
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That doesn't matter now because of the solid wood frame that will hold the structure of the cabinet.
The solid wood frame serves as the skeleton that will take on the weight of the tank.
So even if the wood panels become weak due to water exposure (note that ikea panels are already weak as they are and will bow when heavy weight pressures them), the cabinet will still stay upright and stable since it's the solid wood frame that is the main structure already.
Last edited by Allan Asis; 27th Dec 2014 at 14:04.
You can diy aluminum profile frames. I got mine from this company http://www.prestech.com.sg
They cut to size
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They sell in 5m lengths.
For reference, I got the 3030-8 profile. $42.50 per 5m. They cut to any length at no extra charge.
End caps @ $0.60
Gusset @ $1.50 ...i.e. misc hardware around this price range.
What I did was to do the drawings in a free CAD application to get the design/lengths correct. Helps with the bill of material on which fasteners/accessories to get as well
Software link : http://www.framexpert.com/products/f...gner/download/
Email them what you need to get a quote. Then arrange a time to pick up & pay.
My suggestion is to go for the 2020-6 profile. It should be strong enough.
I didn't want to go for stainless steel stands currently available because the grade of coating (I think they are grade 304 SS) will tarnish/rust over time.
Thats great info on the aluminum profiles supplier, will check them out too. Might use their profiles to DIY some tank stands and racks.
I've seen people online DIY build elaborate aquarium stands from such aluminum profile frames. Some could even support really large tanks. The cool part is the profiles and joints can be easily taken apart to DIY other things like racks and even tables too, very versatile stuff.
Last edited by Urban Aquaria; 29th Dec 2014 at 17:02.
I guess it just depends on choosing the right profiles and brackets/supports with enough strength, so a rack for multiple larger tanks should be possible. Only thing to consider is how the overall cost compares to regular custom made wood or steel racks.
Here is an article with some examples of aquarium stand designs using aluminum profiles: http://glassbox-design.com/2009/3-un...ds-from-japan/
Last edited by Urban Aquaria; 29th Dec 2014 at 17:17.
These aluminium profiles will be good for those who keep changing set-ups. Specifically like me itchy hand ones
It will be like playing lego, build and dismantle.
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Yes,it can.
http://www.8020.net/made_with_8020_stuff.asp
this aluminum erector have been around for more than 20 years.
Oh I have been living in a mountain cave!
Time for some brain storming
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This is out of the topic, i saw you built the DIY led,here is what you can do for your next project.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2180139
But i dont think they sell the anodized black aluminum extrusion here.
Do they deliver? My next upgrading project require 2 of the the 5 meter aluminun profile. I do not know if it would fit in the lift though.
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Quite sure they deliver. Do check with them if there is a charge for small qty.
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