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Well, this is isn't really a walk through, but I've been looking for a way to fill in the wasted space along side my tank, as well as have a place for a larger ATO reservoir, amongst other things.

One of my fellow TCMAS "Cream Team" bowling partners offered up his assistance (and entire Saturday) to help me out!!! Ted, AKA "Mnmuskyman2011," and I spent most of today building my new stand extensions.

I know a couple things, but woodwork is certainly one of my weak points, so I was STOKED to get the offer of assistance.

Ted assured me that we would be able to build what I was looking for, so I spent the last few days doing measurements, asking questions, and bugging the heck out of him about this thing. :D

Well, after only one trip to Menards (plus a bonus trip when plans changed slightly) and a lot of measuring and cutting, the stand extensions are completed! Only thing left is to paint them.

I brought them home a few hours ago and they fit perfect!!!! Thanks a ton, Ted!!!!!
FTS:
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Closer pic of one side:
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Oh, and I forgot to mention that we also built matching doors for my stand as well, to match!! (no pics though...)
 
Looks awesome! I may be asking for advice down the road to do the same thing.. post a pic when it's completely done!
 
They look awesome! I'm so glad they fit. I am not a carpenter by any means but I am learning. Thanks for letting me help out.
 
Just got done painting these things. When I get home later tonight, I'll put up pictures.
 
Thanks for the kind words everybody! I knew exactly what I wanted to see happen, but Ted helped make it happen.

With regards to the new tanks, I told Ted that I need to find an 18x24 footprint tank now. :)
 
Here's the setup, painted. I have not put the matching doors on the stand yet, but they're ready to go and will be on tomorrow!

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Ok this is seriously making me jealous, you guys killed it here. Can I bribe you to hook a brother up with some help down the road? The wife and I were talking about this exact project idea a few minutes ago.
 
mnmuskyman2011 said:
They look awesome! The only problem I see is that you need a bigger tank!
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I know, right? I shot this with a super wide angle lens as well, but it makes the 90 look small in the picture.

In real life, it looks like a great fit.
 
zocr-AZ said:
I know, right? I shot this with a super wide angle lens as well, but it makes the 90 look small in the picture.

In real life, it looks like a great fit.
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I'll have to stop by sometime and check it out. A 300 gallon tank would look awesome there.
 
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