Glass top counter and rolling cart for fish tank stand

I have been remodeling my room and moving furniture around and needed a new place for the fish tank. I designed this using scrap wood I had around.

Here are the first few cuts.

I measured from both sides to the center to make 2 pieces

This will be the wood supporting the glass top.

I made it so the bow goes in the center of the bottom. (Glass top supported on 4 corners)

Can you believe I cut right through an old screw hole.

I cut this board into 4 even sized.

These 4 pieces will be used the help support the counter against the wall (screwed into at least 1 stud and/or using anchors). The top of this is what will hold the Glass top.

These 2×4 pieces are used for the back support pieces holding the shelf together for the Glass top.

I used 3 for the back, and 1 to hold the front at the proper distance.

I repeated the above with these pieces for the fish tank stand.

Back to the top supports for the Glass top counter.

Then counter sink them so the screws do not touch the glass top

Here is how I aligned all the screws to add this top piece.

I pre screw all the screws in with just a little sticking out the bottom

I aligh the screws to the center of the plywood.

Then straighten everything out and screw them in.

Now for the back support pieces. (The shorter of the 2×4 I cut)

I used 3 screws on each side for the back support pieces.

I also added 3 back support pieces. I had a 4th on the floor to hold the front in alighment

These are the 4 pieces of plywood that will hold this Glass top shelf against the wall. It also adds strength to this design.

I drilled holes and added counter sinks, since it will be against the wall.

I now cut the pieces for the Fish tank cart.

These are the measurements for my 10 gallon aquarium.

Now to add the legs and wheels.

Here is the fish tank cart under the Glass top counter (with no glass yet)

As soon as we bring it inside, the cat starts exploring the new area.

I guess I made a mistake and needed to lower the fish tank cart so the light can fit above the tank.

Now the cart is just under 30 inches from the ground

Now to add shelves for the fish food, filters, and other light weight fish supplies. I used just screws to hold the shelf, but you may want to buy L-brackets.

I use a level and mark the next area to add a screw

Then I use the level again and add the last screw

Here is how I kept the shelves in place, and from moving or falling off.

I added one screw on each side of the first screw. These clamp the board in place. Then I added another screw into the 2×4 as extra weigh support for the shelf.

This is a very modern looking shelf design for this cart.