I've made a few metal stands so thought I'd through it out there of anyone is looking for a steel stand. Here's one I just did for Bpreefer. Also working on my frag tank stand ill post pics when it's done.
It varies alot with steel. Depends on thickness and size of material. Do you have a preference? Or is that all up to me lol I also don't finish them as far as siding. That's up to you. I can also leave it raw or paint it or coat it in rhino lining like the truck bed lining.
Yep the only way to go! I have steel stands on both my tanks, I also made my own! I used 2in sq on the 180 and 1.5 sq on the cube w guset and ladder bracing on both.
The one in the picture is for a 125 I'd build it just like that one. Left a 3 ft gap in the front for sumps also leaving the ends open but putting corner bracing on it. I build race car rear ends and fab 9 housings so I don't mess around when it comes to strength. I went to school for welding and race car chassis design.
That stand is 1.5" at 1/8" thickness. Ill get you a price shortly I'm currently moving a 140 ha