Help finding correct Aquarium frame

[nlopedota]

So I need to purchase a 24”.48” stand. The stand must have legs not walls as support. I thought to buy the stainless steel stand after a bit of research I don’t want to deal with any rust so I don’t think this stand will work, but the price is right. I would happily paint the stand. But anything more than that like powder coating I just don’t think would be cost-effective and I could probably just find something that would work. So if you guys have any suggestions or a link to a stand, that would be great I’m going to post a photo of what I was thinking of purchasing, and the location of where I need it.

 

[newfly]

yeah, the home depot stand is not going to work.

 

[Coral reefer]

Not too hard to build out of 2x4s. Not sure how nice it needs to look tho

 

[nlopedota]

yeah, the home depot stand is not going to work.

Thank you.

 

[nlopedota]

Not too hard to build out of 2x4s. Not sure how nice it needs to look tho

I think wood will be my last resort but is definitely an option thanks

 

[Song]

You can buy two of these. Each Is 14*48 so two will make 28*48. Extremely sturdy.

 

[H2OPlayar]

Generally, the metal stands are made out of extruded aluminum or steel that has been welded and painted. Stainless steel is harder to weld, and costs a lot more than standard steel. The paint prevents rust from forming and is pretty effective.

 

[PjFish]

There’s numerous companies out there that make fish tank stand’s those dimensions $500-800 really depends on ur budget. But I’d tag onto your existing cabinet and sink design adding a matching 24 deep base kitchen cabinet matching doors topped with a stone slab. Depending on the kitchen base may need to add additional supports but their normally built pretty strong.

 

[nlopedota]

There’s numerous companies out there that make fish tank stand’s those dimensions $500-800 really depends on ur budget. But I’d tag onto your existing cabinet and sink design adding a matching 24 deep base kitchen cabinet matching doors topped with a stone slab. Depending on the kitchen base may need to add additional supports but their normally built pretty strong.

I like this idea I think I’m going to go with this.

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

I’ve always been a fan of this Gladiator 4ft workbench. It comes in white as well. @phatduckk was using one for his garage frag tank. It’s super sturdy.

Gladiator 4 ft. Adjustable Height Birch Top Workbench GAWB04HWEG - The Home Depot

The Gladiator 4 ft. Adjustable Height Hardwood Workbench with Hammered Granite Finish ensures a perfect fit for every workspace. The heavy-duty steel legs are as tough as they look and the robust 1-3/4

www.homedepot.com

 

[nlopedota]

I like this idea I think I’m going to go with this.

So went and bought the supplies to install the cabnet idea. Unfortunately I don’t like the way it blockes the last 2’ of the refugium area. Back to the drawing board.

 

[nlopedota]

 

[nlopedota]

stoked I picked this up pre built I think it will work well. Think I should paint the wood with the same anti bacterial white paint on the walls?

 

[Coral reefer]

46” not going to be an issue?

 

[nlopedota]

46” not going to be an issue?

I don’t think so I will attach a painted piece of 2.4PT to the concrete wall at the tank level.

 

[Coral reefer]

2x4 is on 1.5” tho
If tank is glass you really want the whole outside rim supported

 

[nlopedota]

2x4 is on 1.5” tho
If tank is glass you really want the whole outside rim supported

Taken into consideration. I will adjust accordingly. Tank is acrylic. I have a bunch of 1.5” L bracket laying around maybe a painted one on each end of the wood table top.