I purchased a 20 gallon aquarium and very stylish black stand but it doesn't look really pretty in my living room. I am very picky and think that the hood just looks ugly, I have seen aquarium canopys (which is a box that in-cases the hood to make it have a prettier appearance) but I can't just find one to buy for a 20 gallon. Anyone know how I would make it? I keep finding plans for 55 gallon tanks and up. Thank you in advance for your help!
2007-12-28 07:56:38 · 3 answers · asked by Kari S 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Also, the tank is rectangle. Thanks!
2007-12-28 08:00:34 · update #1
Couldn't you just use the same plans for a larger tank and adjust the dimensions? It's really just the same design. I found a couple of references. The first is selling plans for a few dollars and the other are DIY instructions. Both say that they'll work for any size aquarium if you just adjust the size accordingly.
http://www.knottyplans.com/index.php?page=10016
http://saltaquarium.about.com/library/blank/blbasicdiycanopy.htm
2007-12-28 15:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by scobranchi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aquarium Canopy Plans
2016-11-06 23:42:39 · answer #2 · answered by flaig 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-02-07 07:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about using Plastic sheet (perspex) to build it? a lot lighter and see through! As for measurments: Does your tank have internal lips/shelf to put the lid on? if not i would suggest making the lid approx 1-2 cm longer in both directions and creating sides approx 2 inches tall and fixed in place with an adhesive/aquarium sealant. on the sides i would make some small slits vertically in line with the edge of the tank to hold in place. as for a door...hinges held in place with short self tapping screws Hope that makes sense/helps Thanks Mike
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2016-04-14 12:12:26 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've built ones for 100 gallon tanks but, nothing as small as yours. Check with woodworkers.com
2007-12-28 08:39:32 · answer #5 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋