Metal Stand Cost

[Denzil]

I'm considering having a metal stand made for my 40B that will have the (current) dimensions of 36"L x 18"W x 44"H. I plan on having a second level within the stand itself so I can support a 20L fuge-sump system (with skimmer) along with an area for an ATO, GFO, and Carbon reactor.

Does anyone have a rough idea on the costs for something like this? I'm guessing the standard is 1.5" square tubing with 1/4" thickness. Is that too strong or weak? I also plan on skinning this but I haven't figured out how to do that yet. I guess I just screw directly into the tubing?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[ifrizk]

I would say maybe $150-200

I had a 7 foot long 2 feet tall stand and canopy made for a 265 tank and it was about $850.00

I'm considering having a metal stand made for my 40B that will have the (current) dimensions of 36"L x 18"W x 44"H. I plan on having a second level within the stand itself so I can support a 20L fuge-sump system (with skimmer) along with an area for an ATO, GFO, and Carbon reactor.

Does anyone have a rough idea on the costs for something like this? I'm guessing the standard is 1.5" square tubing with 1/4" thickness. Is that too strong or weak? I also plan on skinning this but I haven't figured out how to do that yet. I guess I just screw directly into the tubing?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[Reefmedic79]

44" sounds pretty high, that should put the top rim of your tank at 6ft. whch may cause issues with maintenance. Are you planning a canopy for it?

The person building it would or should be able to tell you what is needed to support the weight of the tank. I estimate my 40B at around 600lb, but to play it safe I would personally build to hold 1000lbs. You also want to make sure the stand isn't built on feet to hlep distribute the weight over a big space on your floor.

[Denzil]

Yeah, it should actually top off at 60" or 5'. I'm going to have an open top with a mesh screen. However, it seems that the cost of the stand is going to be pretty expensive, based on the other responses I've received.

[ifrizk]

Mine is 36" tall just the stand and I wish i went taller. 40" would be great for me.

[mgargiullo]

Materials along are expensive, even from a real steelyard. I just picked up a 20' length of 2"x3/16" square tubing and the steel was well over $100. The cost of steel, plus a few hours of cutting and welding... It adds up quickly.

[mgargiullo]

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[nocoolnames]

I know it wouldn't be your exact dimensions but I saw Petco had metal stands for the 40B. I have one under my 55 and it's alright, nothing special.

[Yellow Rocket]

I have a Petco stand under my 29g and the 10g sump fits perfectly under it. I have the Manhattan stand but they have this one on sale for 59.99 with free shipping. http://www.petco.com/product/119923/Petco-Brooklyn-Metal-Tank-Stand.aspx?CoreCat=MM_FishSupplies_StandsFurniture