Cheap stand alternatives for 125?

[Galactik]

I'm looking into possibly getting another 125g soon and I was looking at building another wood stand for it, but with the current price for wood im considering other options.

Really trying to keep things under $200 if possible.

Currently considering cinder blocks and a wood top but not sure if that would hold long term?

Another thing I thought about, would it be potentially combining two 40 gallon stands?

 

[jjohnwm]

Cinder or concrete block with wood on top will last forever. Aligning the blocks so that the holes run vertically will maximize the strength, but for a 125 you could place them horizontally (which gives you a bunch of little storage cubbie-holes) and still have strength to spare.

There are various strength ratings for different types of block, but the lowest is still something like 1000 pounds...per square inch! You will be fine.