180 gallon stand/hood suggestions

[BTB0923]

Hey guys. I've been out of the game for a while because my freshwater 180 gallon aquarium stand became damaged a couple years ago. I've finally decided to jump back in, get a proper replacement stand and hood, and go full on saltwater! Been shopping around a bit but I would love to get suggestions from some folks that are more current than I. I'm not really interested in buying used unless the furniture is basically brand new... so I guess my question is what are the best brands quality wise, bargain wise?... best sites for aquarium furniture? Or really just general advice for shopping for 180 gallon aquarium furniture. Any brands to stay away from? What prices are good and what is ridiculous? Thanks in advance

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[BTB0923]

Would love to see some pics of stands and hoods if you'd just like to share by the way.

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[TokiHacker]

Custom build the stand and canopy. Don't use a hood. Mount lights inside canopy.

Here is one that I just got with stand and canopy.

 

[Joe0813]

I ordered one from fish tanks direct for my 180... should be here within a week. A lot of people will say build your own stand. But if you're like me and have zero carpentry knowledge then I'd buy one or find a cabinet maker

 

[BTB0923]

Oops, I meant to say canopy not hood. I was confusing the two. Very nice setup btw.

When you say custom build are you suggesting I do it myself? I just don't have the time for that unfortunately. I would however definitely consider having a stand and canopy custom built if the price wasn't too much more than buying a pre-made stand and canopy. Any suggestions of where to start looking? thanks

 

[BTB0923]

I ordered one from fish tanks direct for my 180... should be here within a week. A lot of people will say build your own stand. But if you're like me and have zero carpentry knowledge then I'd buy one or find a cabinet maker

I was shopping around on fish tanks direct a bit. Which stand did you pick?

 

[BTB0923]

I suppose I could add that my old stand was an "All-Glass" brand that came with the tank. The company has since been absorbed by Aqueon as I understand it and no longer makes stands that large. I'm looking for a stand and canopy comparable in quality to my old one though if that would help narrow things down.

 

[TokiHacker]

Oops, I meant to say canopy not hood. I was confusing the two. Very nice setup btw.

When you say custom build are you suggesting I do it myself? I just don't have the time for that unfortunately. I would however definitely consider having a stand and canopy custom built if the price wasn't too much more than buying a pre-made stand and canopy. Any suggestions of where to start looking? thanks

I meant do it yourself! I built mine in one day

 

[Joe0813]

I was shopping around on fish tanks direct a bit. Which stand did you pick?

we got this one.... just in espresso
http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/grandseriesaquariumstandsandcanopies.aspx