Dec 28, 2011 · Here is another friends larg tank build thread using a skinned metal stand but going completely crazy: Our 375 Gallon project - Reef Central Online Community This was one of the most amazing systems I have ever seen.

Feb 4, 2017 · Excellent! Those are my primary concerns as well. A welded steel, welded aluminum, or t-slot stand would account for both concerns. If I were to consider cost as a #3 concern, welded steel would be my option. Note: I am not against wood stands, I just think around saltwater, steel and aluminum holds a durability/longevity to which wood can't ...

Dec 21, 2009 · I used 2in x 2in hollow steel tubing, with a 1/8 in wall thickness and plain carbon steel as the working material model. The stand is 108 inches long with four evenly spaced support beams on the front and the back. The support beams are 32 in long, giving a total stand height of 36 inches. The stand is 30 inches deep.

Feb 12, 2020 · Anyone have any tips or tricks in stand fabrication ... my plan is to use 1.5” 1/4 thick steel tube. The tank is a 48x24 120 gallon, so my plan is to have vertical support at the 12” point on the 48” span to leave access to the sump... I planned on no vertical support on the 24” span, and cross...

Mar 8, 2016 · Hi all, I am looking to get into wrapping steel aquarium’s.. if anyone has a steel stand, and want it wrapped, please PM me! I will charge you the exact cost I pay for materials. I am trying to get a portfolio going. (For aquarium’s) …

Nov 20, 2016 · Hi, So I'm planning my stand build for my new custom tank it will be 96*24*30 all glass 300 gallon aquarium. I'm planning to build a basic stand in the design that most of us know with one center brace in the middle. Question is is 2*6 lumber enough to hold the weight? Or should i consider...

Jul 22, 2020 · The biggest downside for steel to me is weight. Steel is heavy. My steel stand is 10 years old and I bought it used. I just painted it, and it has been fine for a loong time, but if you are concerned, you can always powder coat it. The biggest plus to steel is that you can have a very wide span with a steel squares, beams, etc.

Dec 20, 2012 · Hello guys, I need some help on designing my steel stand (96x36x35H) for my 450g (96x36x30) tank. I made a model on Google sketch up. can anyone tell me if this will work. Stand is going to made out of 2"x2" tube steel 1/8 thick. I want to keep the front as open as possible. the cross bracing...

Jan 31, 2013 · I have been working on a steel stand for an acrylic tank, and thought I'd throw up a few pic's. Everyone likes pic's, right? I have a Miller 210 mig machine, and a 1943 vintage Acorn table. The table lets you "dog" down the steel to keep it ftom moving while you apply the heat. I have been welding since I was 12.

Sep 27, 2020 · I’m thinking of fabricating a stand but I’m not sure it’ll be strong enough. The tank is 48”-;27”-22” tall about 125 gallons. I’d like to use 1.5” x1.5” 1/8 inch wall two tall on the top 48” cross bars. And perhaps 1” square top knees or gussets. I …