How to build an aquarium stand like a pro - The king of DIY

DIY aquarium stand. This is the best fish tank stand you can build yourself homemade. In my opinion. Simple, easy and strong!!
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[@MasterMuki]

Hey Joey would you be able to go through the leveling process you use for the top of the aquarium stand? You mentioned plywood but I'd love to see your process to ensure your tank won't crack. Thanks

[@nikolistreeter796]

made my first stand about 3 years ago from watching your old videos. I'm glad you re-visited it because it is simply one of the best skills a DIY'er can learn in the fish hobby. Props, Cheers, keep on keeping on Joey.

[@kaldenkyulo4100]

Facts especially with these stand prices!

[@SomeAwesomeMixes]

Sign those 1 inch 'waste pieces' and sell them as souvenirs when you open the galery. No waste at all

[@K8Stuff]

Or use them as entry ticket :)

[@wolffriendinus]

Have a drawing on here for fans to win

[@jamestarpy4422]

Ngl this is a great idea, I would buy

[@2000mogsy]

Not a bad idea

[@thebeardedfishkeeper7729]

Brilliant idea!!

[@erick6102]

Your book is the best DIY resource out there. Hands down. I built all my stands like this now too. Tweaked a little for cosmetic and finishing touches, but the insides of my stands all look like this. Thanks Joey!

[@SimplyBetta]

Joey has the energy of like, six people !

[@dlaratal]

I've watched and used your advice for years. Pleasure to watch your content grow. Thanks for everything!

[@maureenmorley9555]

I am so glad you did this! I learned so much again from watching you again! My 180 sits on stand I built with your directions!!!! I loved this😁

[@dianewurzer3019]

Welcome back King Of DIY .So great to see you really enjoying yourself . 🤗.

[@Bourbon-Chief]

Love that you did another stand video, especially with this one going into more technical aspect and behind the scenes of it. Currently in the planning stage for a Mega-Stand for the wife. We're building a stand that's gonna hold two 55s side by side, along with it getting boxed in on the top to put a 35inch TV on the top. Yay personal engineering.

[@medicinelady20]

Your video has been very helpful for me as I go in search of a stand for a 75 gallon tank I’m getting quite soon! I’d looked at countless store bought ready made stands and didn’t really like any of them, especially after reading reviews. So I went in search of a heavy wooden table! Found a couple but didn’t know if they would be exactly suitable but based on this video the one I liked best IS quite suitable! It’s built much like that last one you showed with no center piece, except this has 4x4s for the legs! Very stout!

[@jackparkin1339]

I've got to be honest I know you don't think anyone wants to see you building stands but I enjoy watching your efficiency I'm hoping to build my own stand soon when I've got a bit of time

[@tylerharris42]

So great to be at the start of this massive journey with you! I just want to binge watch everything you haven’t even recorded yet!!!

[@misterpanini8169]

Dude I'm sweating looking at that pile of 2x4's. Wood is so damn expensive this year.

[@Zwenable]

yeah the price nearly gave me a heartattck a week ago. Depending on the kind of wood its like 3-4 times more expensive than around 5 years ago, if i remenber correctly.

[@wolverinebear5357]

Nobody really questions why tho do they

[@wolverinebear5357]

@@Zwenable more like a yr ago

[@smolfryz]

@@wolverinebear5357 It's because lumber/plywood is in high demand and will be for a while since Covid caught homebuilders and lumberyards completely off guard. Everyone started buying them and doing their own in-home projects.

[@Subi_doo]

Price pretty much went back to normal…. 7/16 OSB was $60 a sheet and before covid it was $11, now it’s back at $14 locally.

[@fopokev]

Now this is the DIY content that I miss. Awesome work on the Gallery!

[@mikeyn7326]

I can’t thank you enough for the stand vids when I got my 5ft tank I couldn’t find a stand anywhere that wasn’t expensive give one of these stands a go and found it simple and sturdy thanks again 😁

[@PopScicle]

When you talked about building the stands in your previous video, I was wishing you could show how to build them again, and you did! Thank you!

[@erick6102]

Thanks for going back to the old school tutorials!

[@IestynTheLegend]

Just the video I needed

[@jossurbab]

The exact video i was looking for, in terms of size to load bearing. Thanks a tonne.

[@anvil9263]

The pricing of 4x2 have gone up in Wales aswell, it was even on the news :D

[@Gustavsen777]

Thank Beijing Biden for that 😆

[@MasterDeks]

Yeah, Lumber prices are insane rn

[@kim.brooks58]

So excited to see more of these informational videos coming back! I commented on last video yesterday, but I’ll comment again here! When you bring fish over to the gallery, please do a tips and tricks on how to safely move them for those of us who want a fish tank but plan on moving years on down the road!

[@thekingofdiy]

I will be!

[@kim.brooks58]

@@thekingofdiy thank you so much sir! Excited to see everything you’re doing!!

[@orielism]

Just about to start making a stand for my 3.5 foot tank. Great video Joey

[@R1Brooklyn]

You’re the best. Thanks.

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

Diy king is well back this is going to be epic 💥🔥🔥🔥🔥👌

[@powerfool650]

Keeping the stands short will also accommodate your guests in wheelchairs, and that's a good thing.

[@sillysquid69erify]

I love that you're revisiting builds, even if its quick. The explanations and math are great. I said this a yr or 2 ago. Glad to see you teaching a new Era of aquariumist

[@cedriccedric7825]

Do it support glass aquarium?

[@anitaelghandor7295]

Looks great

[@passenger3]

These build videos have so much nostalgia in them 😍 (Let's go Joe)

[@ferrellscales1155]

I love you walking into the new gallery from the front door in the beginning. Looks so official.

[@gregweaver7447]

I build my own stands now thanks to your book and vids, highly recommend 😊👍

[@StraightOtohGunga]

I really would like to see an instructional on how to build a bow front aquarium stand

[@TequillanSunrise]

Thanks for this, simple and super strong!

[@Romeokonggo]

Don't call yourself cheap, I actually appreciate your video as a big tank owner! I learn so many things from you and saved a good amount of $$! Keep up the awesome video!

[@aavishkarramparsad3950]

😂 still feels so surreal that this is happening! It's really exciting! It's starting to look great 👌👌👌

[@dovasal]

Great video, I'm enjoying more DIY stuff. Though your content was never lacking, more entertained and still learning

[@leolion4347]

I love this video : it bring back my memories when you start the hobby .

[@sgveera]

Out 'standing' work. Thanks

[@megk3392]

Awesome, ty! I'm definitely saving this

[@bluerider0988]

Well built stands. Nice work.

[@160sura]

Joey. Your making great progress! Can’t wait to visit next spring!

[@ericawashington1214]

*Your so awesome Joey! I love watching all your videos and can't wait til your able to get the place opened up to the public!*

[@andybull9902]

Thanks Joey. Hey those of cuts of wood why dont you use then if in a crafts thing for children then you can let them either paint them, draw fish or create keyrings out of them if your spring a shop etc... onto which can be there put on the walls to say your working with the community. I'm like you and hate waste so just a thought 😁

[@dawnf4477]

Love this idea

[@dominickommuji8214]

You are amazing mate

[@thomasyoung1685]

Okay Joe I see your new big idea is really coming together. Still can't believe where this channel has gone over the years. Good work man keep it up.

[@Copper10792]

I love a good stand building video

[@zaingill1115]

Love your watch!

[@Jeffdoeswhat]

Yea I’m building some stands for some 125’s right now. Hated spending so much for lumber but definitely cheaper than buying.

[@shawnohagan637]

Great video

[@amaking8961]

I love your videos 📹... your videos are the type that you just being eating and chilling watching ....

[@Creativospym]

The king of DIY Is baaaaaack!!!! Man I don't know what it is but you are so relatable that make me feel really proud, to see you succeed... Even though I haven't met you and I'm really far... In Costa Rica... Makes me hype even though probably i won't be able ever to visit the gallery in person. Can't wait to see the vid of the complete gallery!!! Congrats!!!!

[@youtubeaccount3834]

This is a very valuable video

[@mindicontreras9431]

Thanks I've been wanting to make a stand the past few weeks this will help me a lot thanks

[@LongIslandFishGuy]

Love this build!

[@benjaminsneller1592]

Love your videos and keep up the good work you inspired me to the aquarium hobby

[@SwissFrogGuy]

So useful! I’ve used your advice in my latest build!

[@jamesschmitt3767]

cant wait to see the finish product this is gonna be cool

[@stevemiller8239]

Built my first one today. A couple of bumps along the way, but otherwise it went great!! This will be my build for any future stands.

[@llomax1067]

Just purchased your book..... Thanks brother

[@nihalkprakash8070]

No wonder the Channel is called The King of DIY .. Love the videos

[@hksgoodlife]

*Beautiful vlog. Stay connected😊*

[@usedburrito5343]

I love your videos they’re so information and ur passion for this in motivating

[@zachr.8786]

Dude that's so much work, but I can't wait to see your final setup in this new spot. So much room for activities haha keep the awesome content coming man. Love that your doing what YOU want to do! I know ppl will watch regardless -Z

[@Kirbythediver]

Im building a coldplunge right now. Next will be custom stand for 55gal Im 6'2" and currently i have a generic 30in metal stand sitting on 4 concrete blocks so its 16in taller. I dont completely trust this stand and would like it to be taller. Getting it level with me my biggest hurdle. Got a miter and pocket hole jig for cold plunge build. This is a great instructional!

[@joeysanchez4839]

some times when I fly I'll go back and reread your book, don't have the space to try everything out I want but once I do I'm ready.

[@joekardos807]

Thanks!

[@personalaccount342]

Awesome Vid , great knowledge. love you man

[@Vbeck56]

I miss videos like this.... love the building videos

[@davidh9653]

One of your best videos love the dump of information!!!!

[@patricklombard538]

💕💕 love from south africa 💕💕

[@dawnf4477]

I love that you are going to educate children. What a man!

[@user-sr5lp6qb5p]

You might be busy all day long for your tank installation! Glad to see all the stuffs done

[@bigyak35]

Big Love bro i am so stocked and cant wait to cross the northern border to see the gallery i got your front not your back.... Love the motivation i need it

[@ALTOAQUAZONE]

Joey's on a Grind..

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Thanks Joey 💚🙏

[@davidbrown-55]

Joey, your kicking azz! Love it and keep up the great work boss. It is going to be amazing!

[@iexuvia4610]

King of Diy for a reason 😌

[@gonefishing5536]

Built your design for a 6x2x2 and have to say it was solid as, good on you for doing a new video on the topic.

[@dthomas698]

What was your measurements for the stand

[@jordangillis7755]

You are my favorite person alive... man you're great

[@joppes97]

Møre og the DIV 🥰

[@cuyr074]

Thanks so much this helped with my overall design i was pretty close on my own but double checking i fixed my design. And can be on my way to building this. Instead of plywood im doing 2x8 top put them together then stain and poly it all . Then add the bottom shelf. 50 long , 20 wide and 30 tall . My tank is 21 inch high by said and done my height should be around 52ish depending how thick the 2x8s are i just dont recall till i get em. This helped immensely with my thought process to tackle this way better. Awesome video. I would of liked to see more close ups. Top view its nice to see how its all tied in together than just looking a few feet back. I paused it and was able to pick out the design. Thanks so much!

[@khgn1234]

Finally the King of DIY is doin again DIY

[@shriyyanshshrivastav8747]

👌🏼 Cool 👌🏼

[@fostersfaunaandflora]

This was a great video! So informative! Thank you

[@TomTech24]

Thanks you

[@LionChavez]

That answers my question about why didn't you buy the stands. Thank you!

[@Aiter918]

So I was wondering about how you properly build a large stand. It took like 3 days between thinking about that and this video getting recommended. I’m subscribed but that’s still funny.

[@andycole5957]

Good video. Got a few good tips for my next build. Although, I much prefer the "guides" to be the full height, then they directly support from the tank to the floor, with no shear loads and no connections, especially if you put a piece of ply on top to help distribute the weight more evenly. Looking at the construction of available stands, I prefer the DIY stands not as much for the savings, but the commercially made ones are not build nearly as robustly. I think their safety factor is more like 1.1 than 4 times! I bought a used 120G with stand; looks very nice with pretty trim, but once I looked at the structure I was like never getting a commercial stand again!

[@tomstephenson1981]

I just built my first stand using your video. Thanks man.

[@abbyrivers9971]

Congratz or better GG!😀

[@mwaithephoto]

Omg a video I definitely need!!! I want to build a strong stand for a 200gallon shark tank. You are my hero

[@steffeo]

I dont see one of the most vital part of it all: diy devices leveling each corner towards the floor. But perhaps your floor is leveled exactly. In many cases though, this is not the case. Hope to see this in an up-coming video Joe. Cheers.

[@TripleJAquatics]

LIKE A PRO! Lol great vid thanks man

[@pedromartins1806]

Joe, you can't hide your excitment when you start building.

[@AxolotlsKeeper]

Have you considered having tanks in groups of 2 back to back?

[@torvurd]

That would be a cool concept if you made the two tanks with hardscapes that seem to flow from one tank into the next, but with fish that don't do well together so you can still have both.

[@asharawhite9355]

When I'm trying to figure out how much my tank weights, full. I round the number up to 10lbs. So my 55G has 550 pounds of weight, before decor and everything thing else is included. Joey is the best!

[@K8Stuff]

I tagged you on Facebook with a project. I used your very first video as inspiration to build an 8ft vivarium stand :)

[@JohnSmith-ng2ek]

Thanks I was looking for the 2x4 support weight. I have a hand made sturdy stand that currently holds a 50 gallon. And I want to put a 65 gallon on it

[@oscarlindvall1053]

Very exciting to see what's happening! :)

[@theharpersworld3994]

Great video. You should build a stand for the miter saw too.

[@tomwebber4015]

I've needed a stand for my 75gallon for over a year , i couldn't stand watching my fish growing out of the 55 gallon , so i set it up on the floor 😟 The fish don't seem mind , however eye level would make me much happier . You're walking me through my next project Thank you. 😎👍

[@stevemiller8239]

Awesome. I will definitely say no to the store bought I was going to get. Thanks!!