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Aquarium Stands

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Fence13, Apr 7, 2013.

  1. Apr 7, 2013 #1
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    Does anyone know a good place to buy aquarium stands for a 40br? I'm looking for something wooden that at least looks "not crappy". Secondly does anyone know anyone who makes aquarium stands, so that I could work on getting one that looks "not crappy"?


    People always say the DIY approach is cheaper, but my carprenty skills are less than my plumbing skills. Which is not very high at all /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif.
     
  2. Apr 7, 2013 #2
    nickbuol Marion, IA

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    I heard a rumor that KPotter2 makes stands. I think... Look him up and see.
     
  3. Apr 7, 2013 #3
    Rocketmann

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    I too am looking for something "not crappy." The $1 per gallon sale was good to me today. :) Troy won the stand that was at the Fall fest raffle. I'll see if I can get his input on who made it.
     
  4. Apr 7, 2013 #4
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Kyle (kpotter2) made that stand
     
  5. Apr 7, 2013 #5
    Rocketmann

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    http://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/Forums/tabid/78/aft/27934/Default.aspx

    Nice... will definitely be PMing him
     
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  6. Apr 7, 2013 #6
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Thanks Guys! /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif I love helping out people with there tank stand needs!

     
  7. Apr 7, 2013 #7
    Chris C. Des Moines, IA

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    Hey, there is a thread with my build and my stand is made Kpotte2!!!! Kyle is the best and amazing at what he does!!!!!
     
  8. Apr 8, 2013 #8
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Thanks Chris!



     
  9. Apr 10, 2013 #9
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    I just use the RC DIY Stand calculator. Rock solid design. I can't do finished carpentry though, that's where I throw people to Kyle!
     
  10. Apr 15, 2013 #10
    oddhobbies101 Pella

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    I would go with Kyle (kpotter2) i just bought a stand for my 40 breeder from him amazing work. Great guy he will make it any way you want it.
     
  11. Apr 15, 2013 #11
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Thanks Todd I am happy you like it.





    KP



     
  12. Apr 17, 2013 #12
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    I dont know about this KP guy. I'm having him build me a stand it's been 3 days already and it's still not done! It's like he has another day job that's totally more important than me! Why does he not have like 50 stands already premade to whatever we want in his basement? =D =D

    P.S. Still excited.
     
  13. Apr 18, 2013 #13
    Rocketmann

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    Ditto

    People always say Dont quit your day job. I think the reverse is in order here. Ha! :)
     
  14. Apr 18, 2013 #14
    Shayna

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    If you all keep putting him to work building these extra stands, he's never going to get his 220 build done, which means I'm never going to get his old 75 gallon set up!

    I'll have to second the suggestion he quit his day job. It appears to be the only sensible suggestion. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     
  15. Apr 18, 2013 #15
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif Ok your stand price's have just all gone up by $50K. I just quite my day job for all of you! Ha ha Not...lol

    Thanks everyone again for you orders! I really enjoy working with wood!

    KP
     
  16. May 25, 2013 #16
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    So it's done and Ive finished staining (well technically it's been done for a while but I've been lazy). I'll put up pictures today when I have my phone next.
     
  17. May 26, 2013 #17
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    This is what KPotter can do (well the staining was all me, but I'm sure he would have done it just as well if not better) =)

    http://flic.kr/s/aHsjFs1WAv
     
  18. May 26, 2013 #18
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Looks great.
    Thanks so much for sharing
    Sent via App 2
     

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