You would need 21 grids, I believe exactly. Depending on your design. That is for a design that has three rows of vertical grids, and grids horizontal underneath the cage for support.
Here are some thing you can use to make stands:
-plastic folding tables: here are some from walmart, ranging between $50-$60 usually look pretty nice and are sturdy.
http://www.walmart.com/cp/Folding-Tables-Chairs/1026080
- about 4-5 storage tubs: they are the big plastic ones, but make sure it's nothing you will ever want to store something in!
not quite as fancy, but it in no way will look BAD in your home. A more cheap option, as you can get them all for $25ish-$30ish
-regular tables: often pretty expensive, but if you find you have too many side tables, or another old coffee table in storage, put it t use! Looks pretty classy.
- 3-5 bookshelves: because you have a 3x3, you will need 3-5 bookshelves compared to others who may have a 2x4 or 2x3. If you only want 3 bookshelves, you will need 3 fairly long bookshelves (probably about 24 inches long) and have them lined up in rows. Or, for a prettier effect, get 5 bookshelves at least about 16in long. Do two in the front, shelves facing out, two in the back, and one in the middle. I doesn't need to be in rows. This looks pretty nice and creative. But, 5 shelves can get a little pricey.
- build one! Just get a few pieces of wood cut at lowes, possibly paint it, sand it, or gloss it, and nail it up! You can even leave it plain and it will look nice too! Honestly, it might even be easier to put together than shelves. And it's a fairly good price too. About 5 legs ( so that one can be in the middle ), 5 platform pieces 36' each to lay horizontally, and four 36' pieces to connect all four legs together on the side! It's really great because it can have customizable height and can size perfectly to your cage!
i hope this helps, and enjoy getting some sort of stands!
my stands:
