DIY aquarium stand - How I made it

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As my new shallow aquarium was READY, I needed a stand for it ASAP.
I didn’t want to spend much on the stand, and I love DIY stuffs, so I made a minimalist concrete stand for the shallow tank.
I’m not a professional, so I hope I didn’t make any mistakes in the process, and the aquarium will stay in one piece.
Not much things were needed: 8 concrate blocks, a few beams, some boards and of course plenty of screws and patience.
Fortunatelly I have lots of tools, so it only took a couple of afternoons to finish the stand.
This is not a tutorial, I just wanted to show you how I made it.
I hope I can inspire you and give you some ideas with this unusual video. Have fun.
Ooooh.. I forgot to mention it cost around $120.
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[@TheCineScaper]

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[@ithedespiser]

5th Aug 2024. You've not posted for the last 4 months... Scrolled and found this video of PURE beauty

[@DrawerFullofRocks]

I really like your stand. Concrete and wood are always great companions. I appreciate ow you made certain to stabilize each part of the stand with bolts and screws. I can't wait to see how you scape the tank, which I LOVE. Your cat and dog are beautiful. Thank you for always creating lovely videos. You are an inspiration to all of us.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Enjoyed watching it :) Hope to see the full room soon. Insanely work in there.

[@ImHavingaCoronary]

Can't believe i'm watching a vid on how to stack cinder blocks and wood.

[@Max-kd2gh]

He did a bit more than just that mate

[@nickzingone7665]

Yeah, you're forgetting about all the holes he drilled! Don't forget about the holes

[@KevinThePengWIN]

I came for the 2:15 shot

[@codyshowalter583]

Awesome way to seriously class up and make a structurally sound stand out of the classic concrete block method we have all probably done before. Incredible job, can't wait to see the scape.

[@rileywebb4178]

How much more effective is bolting the blocks than leaving them alone? Or even just using construction glue.

[@Zitoune1954]

That "mise en scène" is just perfect! As always. Bravo mate

[@jmellana1426]

Beautiful sturdy aquarium stand.

[@rusticnashville]

Super cool build, and somehow, a relaxing video....but my fave part was the sweet pup snuggle! 💘

[@MDFishTanks]

a fellow CROCS man!!!!!!! :D

[@TobyCreates]

#socksandcrocs

[@AquariumShed]

I forsee an Insta #CrocOff

[@nickzingone7665]

The safest and best work shoes money can buy! lol

[@nestknowledge5552]

MD ur here tooo

[@ShawnHineidi]

very artistic and creative work. Very cool stand. cant wait to see the rest of your new gallery! we are anxious!

[@mastercommanderdragonsir679]

This is a really nice idea bro, a lot of of people want to poke fun at the fact it looks simple to make but they are also more then likely the same people who have never built anything themselves, ever.

[@AquariumInHand]

Yay new video! Clicked and couldn’t watch longer than 0:25 to see that kitty 🥰

[@emilio5179]

Dope stand! Can’t imagine how heavy it must be tho

[@QPham-nz5po]

A good stand is heAvy one

[@khills]

Heavy enough to stop a cat, which appeared to be the necessary criteria. 😉

[@harryme472]

@@khills More like a tiger ....LOL

[@jerome.v2155]

Magnifique !! Hope to see the full room soon and make aquascape :)

[@AquaGardenAquariums]

The wood looks awesome! 🪓

[@popparock6506]

You can glue them blocks together, wood as well (liquid-nail Fuze-it).. do not need the carriage bolts. The weight is going to keep it in place as long as it's level.

[@FlatEarthPhotography]

He's thinking about future ;) disassembly bro

[@faisalaf7496]

love the way u made it looks so beautifullllll

[@chandlee3968]

I guess it’s a good thing the tank is relatively light because those concrete blocks are not stacked in the manner they are designed to be used as. If they are carrying very heavy weight (ie hundreds or thousands of pounds) they are designed to bare the load by having the holes facing upward. Aesthetically it’s pleasing while still being cheap but don’t use them this way if you are building racking or monster tanks.

[@jc9561]

I have heard the same, holes UP. But then again, if you can stand on the end of a cinder block and it doesn't crumble, its enough to handle the weight of the tank & water.

[@harryme472]

Very much so. Good comment.

[@minopausa]

Good and correct consideration.

[@cristianromero6024]

The stand is great but the build quality on that aquarium is just amazing, god I wish to have something like that. Some day... :)

[@2003zq8]

Tight work... the stand looks sharp can't wait to see the scaped tank next.

[@AquaSplendor]

Man i love your light and shadow in all your video so well done!

[@Trevorfoggia]

Very nice stand, inspirational. Thank you for making this video. Greetings from Cumbria in the UK.

[@foreverautumn2315]

Awesome stand - it is beautiful... I love rustic furniture...

[@bijay_b]

Again and again fall in love with cinescaper videos........ videography is scroll stopper and peace☮️❤️ Im from india if i have got a chance to come there my only wish is to meet you @thecinescaper

[@cl3mbnt79]

Amazing job 😍 good luck for the rest of work to your new studio ! ✌️

[@TheCineScaper]

FIRST! :D

[@justinpill889]

Haha u beat me to it man

[@vladimirstojanovic3603]

Hhahha! Awesome!! :D

[@triniscouting4369]

Hey, could you post the measurements for this table?

[@eiki8917]

I was waiting for a new video! The size of the tank is so attractive!!

[@yeet_42069]

ikr, wide shallow tanks are very interesting!

[@kr0nic666]

Man that looks fasntastic! Concrete and Wood can work so well together :) Now im excited to see the scape !

[@harryme472]

Where is the part that shows the bracing of the floor joists and bearers ? lol. Must admit , it does look quite " modern industrial " , which is quite pleasing to the eye.

[@rohitamonkar1897]

Beautiful 👏! Now can’t wait to see how you scape the tank 👍😍

[@faisalaf7496]

can't wait for the set up of the tank

[@later_daze_4080]

Cool stand! I like your style, man! I have a Dachshund too! My last dachshund lived to be 16! Keep the vids coming, they're dope!

[@rocket5557]

Looks nice but those blocks are not designed to be placed on their sides. The strength comes from the opening facing up and down supported by 4 sides.

[@iksarguards]

DIY: Step 1: buy several hundred dollars worth of woodworking equipment and a drill that can penetrate concrete. Step 2: cinderblock furniture.

[@C.Double.]

Most drills gecan "penetrate" concrete... you just need the correct bit.

[@human__________]

still cheaper than ADA filter

[@centurian6220]

Few years back I also made a concrete block stand for my aquarium. I just used silicone to fix every thing. As long as no one is going to pull it down, it will be just fine.

[@harryme472]

@@human__________ everything is cheaper than ADA.

[@fabrizzioisra]

geniooo! the Direction of photografy lives in your eyes

[@triniscaper3824]

Big stand big projects glad to see content again✌😋

[@AquariumShed]

Me at 5 seconds - "Hmm, i'll probably skip through this one a bit...." Me at 2 mins - "I'm strangely bought in....." Me at 7 mins - "Aah yeah, I've watched it all...." 😂

[@juniorhernandez1904]

Looks good. BUT, cinder blocks are designed to stack upright not sideways. For best structural support. And bolts are not needed. Weight of full tanks is more than enough. VISIT. Aquarium Co OP on how to build a functional stand.

[@BETTASZERO]

Very nice, good job

[@sharmathanjegatheeswaran4418]

Hey Guys, I want to do something similar to this but I'm afraid the bricks might crumble. I got a 90p tank so that itself is about 300kg and I'm also planning on putting a granite top. the current wooden table I have doesn't have support in the middle and I can already see it bending in the middle (lucky I caught this before the full setup was done). any suggestion? BTW I love the look of the wood and concrete mix here. gives it a nice calm feeling that wood ;)

[@FlatEarthPhotography]

Stack them properly, holes up. This can hold a ton easily. You can even put two next to each other. These can hold a roof, your aquarium is not a heavy weight for it. Peace

[@velcapitan]

Great Idea

[@sarahk4047]

Wow 😮 it looks incredible ❤️🦈

[@TobyCreates]

Yesssss look who’s backkkk!

[@rickyabdullah4758]

Great aquarium stand

[@yasinbugrasahin]

That's great idea and design! 👍

[@Aquagold.goldysingh1313]

Extraordinary work....u r so creative

[@FuadRazali]

Nice touch Master 🙌🏼

[@JORGEARMANDOPELICANOLOPES]

Nice work!! And very original.

[@sebaseven7220]

great idea. great job💪

[@brans7269]

That looks beautiful but might be too much weight for the blocks positioned that way.

[@dennisbinkhorst2039]

If the tank would be, say 40cm high I'd say you're right. This seems to only be 20cm high though. I'm guessing 100x30x20cm, which is 60L. With hardscape max 100Kg. Not sure though what those bricks are rated for.

[@brans7269]

@@dennisbinkhorst2039 but he drilled them and now their even more brittle.

[@daisoelderdragon9264]

love the modern look. 😊

[@aswinaanil4879]

Put vedios on every week Excited to see Pls

[@jesss4427]

nice doggo too!

[@gbj6581]

Very Cool!

[@blakenorthrup]

Clean as Hell! That is how you make a bad ass aquarium stand on a budget. Much thanks for the idea, and great work, sub'd.

[@PrasannaSaiNunna]

Awesome... your works and videos are damn addictive😜

[@chelmsford6774]

You my friend are king!

[@mikeliangliang6920]

Master piece 👍

[@khizrrium3643]

You're so artistic!

[@mattclarke3761]

@5:00 whoa man, that countersunk screw coupled with that music? I’m surprised KZbin allows that with pixelation

[@vladimirstojanovic3603]

I love it!!! It looks perfect!

[@Agusrightalhafidz]

Lengkap sekaleee anjayy toolsnya

[@KIKEE_LEONN]

I enjoy a lot your videos,watching you from Spain.🤙🏼✨

[@daniellim5532]

Nice work!

[@StasysFPV]

Very nice and impressive work, want to build yourself and right now.

[@prakashjr6020]

Cost effective and looking cool definitely I'm gonna try like this.

[@skyanday4973]

What a stud

[@ifoundthewords]

The build looks beautiful, only the cinder blocks are placed incorrectly. The holes should be facing upwards. That's how they're designed to bear weight. I think placing them correctly would not detract from the beauty of the build, either.

[@bluebind114]

Can you share with us the tank dimensions?

[@guillermoalonso2007]

Enhorabuena crack, ese mueble aguantaria 400kg?

[@edilbertotulipas2715]

That's so cool nice idea simple looking...

[@AlanScaping]

Thanks for sharing this great tips !!!

[@dirks_572]

Super Vid. Nice. Great Job. 👌

[@andrewamata]

gorgeous

[@edwardtoh]

Any idea what did he use to protect the wood? Was it lacquer? Wood stain?

[@RisebusADC]

Nagyon jó lett! :)

[@bralu1229]

Great content! I will do that on my own, greetings from Poland :D

[@akosczefernek]

Brutálisan jól néz ki!

[@theunderwaternature]

Awesome video 👌

[@godsonarieo2156]

Awesome

[@powerliesinknowingth]

Can't find the DIY on the table on the right side with the ruins carved into it.... link please?

[@havaden96]

Looks cool. But i dont see the reason to use the bolts. Could have just glued it together. With the hazzle of drilling all those holes, a thick threaded rod (M10 or whatever) would be better as it would help support the load of the tank.

[@9446253035]

Great design .See u soon

[@torilewis1291]

I love 💕 it!!!

[@ZakkWyldeBLS93]

Amazing!! Poor bit at 5:10 😂

[@commensence]

Bit overkill with all the bolts. The weight of the tank will hold it

[@mibaquatic7297]

NICE 👍

[@MrMachineoperator]

beautiful.

[@angelinak589]

😳 its amazing 😍

[@zachofalltrades6116]

this has sparked my artistic nature Im thinking doing the same style , but maybe put some styrofoam on the inside then smooth over concrete and cut the lips off and make it look like a solid piece then maybe glue flagstone to it and build a wood frame on the inside to make cabinet doors, age the wood with a torch , beat with a chain and hammer then stain it. might become a little heavy and not really movable once installed . Got my creative juices flowing thou.

[@justinpill889]

Awesome bro I might do this

[@suyashn]

Can such stand be used for a much larger rimless aquarium?

[@yadanie6194]

damn, bro. nice job!

[@ypsilonreef6428]

Parabéns aqui direto do Brasil (Brasil) Love It

[@Rodolfo_Reef]

I Love work, so beautiful

[@guillaumegriss7730]

Hello, I love your stand, really beautiful. Can you tell me where you found blocks of this type because they look very well finished which is not usually the case. What do you think maximum volume can we put on this kind of stand ?

[@mistermojo4942]

Wow!!!!

[@anastassijakalinina814]

wow super cool movie!

[@Mirzabaig1995]

Loved it