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06/03/2011, 05:22 PM
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Metal stands
I am going to be upgrading to a custom rimless 80g tank in a few months. I am considering stand options, and I would like to have a lot of room underneath for the sump (29g, 30"L x 12"W) as well as reactors, dosers, etc.
I know I could do a wood stand, but I would like to look into metal (iron?) stands. I see them on larger tanks and they have a lot of room under them. Do people build/weld these? Or do they buy them? Are they expensive? Where can you buy them? If you can build them, is it difficult/expensive? Any good guides out there on how to do it? The 80g will be 48" L and 24" W Thanks! |
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06/03/2011, 05:25 PM
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I saw one online for 56$, i think it was for 55g though. free shipping too. I just typed in in google and it showed all the places to order from.
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06/03/2011, 05:28 PM
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I know they make the smaller ones like this
 But I am looking for the thicker ones like this... (not my pics) 
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06/03/2011, 05:31 PM
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I've owned many metal/iron stands in my time. I don't know, they just don't look "nice" compared to wooden stands. Especially once they start to rust.
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06/03/2011, 05:35 PM
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I'm not really in it for the looks. If I need too, I can stain some plywood and cover the metal part up, but it would get annoying having to move it to get into the tank.
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06/03/2011, 05:59 PM
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anyone else?
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06/03/2011, 06:02 PM
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I have a wrought iron stand with slate tiles.. but I have a 55g..
I really enjoy my stand.. and have no rust issues after 5yrs.. I bought mine at Taft Furniture for just under $200.. I wish there was more info I could give ya!!! but I'm no welder  Edit: If you don't find the answers your looking for here.. maybe try the DIY forum.. or even the Reef Discussion 
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06/03/2011, 06:04 PM
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If they are up around $200, I am just going to do a wooden one with 2x4's. My 20H stand cost me around $30 haha. It's not the prettiest thing, but it works.
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06/03/2011, 06:25 PM
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I have an aluminum stand for my 40 breeder. I have only had it for a few months but i love it so far. There is a ton of room underneath 40 breeder display and 40 breeder sump. I got lucky and got it for free.
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06/03/2011, 06:29 PM
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Nice!
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