Metal stands

[ac82]

Hi,

How big a tank do you think could be held by a metal stand? This is an 8 foot tank in the picture. Where would you go about getting one in the UK and how much do you think they would cost? Would like a 10 foot one if possible for the garage!

http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=243

 

[jcashion]

Metal's strong as crap. As long as you use the right type of course. I built my aquarium's frames out of 3/8" angle iron, which is way overkill. Vertical legs with angled supports, with plenty of supports in the middle, and you're good to go. It will be hard to find something that big that isn't a welding table, so, I would go to a welder and have them build it for you. They would know the strengths of the metal, and what is the best way to support all that weight. Get your metal from a metal yard. It'll be cheaper.

 

[fishnutham]

good advice but have to add make sure you go to a good welder and he knows the load and what the stand is for a weld can break easly if its done wrong i've been welding for 10 yrs on my job as a auto tech ..