Metal Stand?

[Galantra]

I need some help, wanted to know if anyone knows where i could possibly find someone to make a metal stand for my tank looking at 6 feet long and 3 feet wide. unsure about the height all i know i rather have it taller than normal stand. I would rather build it myself but not a wielder so any info is helpful

Ritch

 

[scolley]

I'm not sure if Joe (RTMA) saw this, but he had someone fabricate the aluminum frame for his LEDs.

I'm afraid wielding is one bit of DIY that I'm clueless about. Expect the same for most .

Shoot Joe an IM if you don't hear from anyone. Good luck.

 

[RTMA]

I used AC Skip's Welding in Norwalk for my aluminum frame welding. Came out ok, could have been neater I guess.

 

[Urchinhead]

You could use a lab bench for this. It has a phenolic resin top and is made of metal and can support up to (If I remember right) 5,000 lbs if its fixed and 2,000 lbs if its on casters. Ebay has them for about $600 and they come it kit form. 72" x 36"

 

[Galantra]

I used AC Skip's Welding in Norwalk for my aluminum frame welding. Came out ok, could have been neater I guess.

Joe, I will give them a call and see what they say

You could use a lab bench for this. It has a phenolic resin top and is made of metal and can support up to (If I remember right) 5,000 lbs if its fixed and 2,000 lbs if its on casters. Ebay has them for about $600 and they come it kit form. 72" x 36"

A lab bench huh? That would never have came to mind, would that truly be strong enough to hold a 300 gal tank? I really would like to know If i can get away with just that and build a facade it would be so much easier

 

[Urchinhead]

At 8.8 pounds per gallon a 300 gallon tank comes in at 2,640 pounds so the one on casters wouldn't work. The one on legs would though. Do a search on ebay for phenolic resin and you should see them pop up.

 

[RTMA]

At 8.8 pounds per gallon a 300 gallon tank comes in at 2,640 pounds so the one on casters wouldn't work. The one on legs would though. Do a search on ebay for phenolic resin and you should see them pop up.

Awesome idea. I'll have to keep that in mind when I upgrade!

 

[Urchinhead]

I just got a response from the seller where I asked about "high salinity water content applications" (fish tank) his response was as follows:

"In response to your question. The benches are powder coated to resist rust but not specifically for salt water applications. It can be used in a limited capacity in that type of environment. Anything else I can assist you with please let me know."

 

[Galantra]

Urchinhead,
I did some researching and it looks like it would work. I think you might have sold me on the lab bench. Like you said with 8.8 per pound of water, 300 pounds of sand and rocks( give or take) giving me a total of 3,240 even adding anything in extra wouldn't matter about the weight the lab bench can hold. With the coating I wouldn't be that much bothered since I can add a stronger resistant if needed. the only thing that comes to mind is having the four point touching the floor. Maybe something to even out the weight would be needed? And is phenolic resin easy to drill threw?

 

[Urchinhead]

Cheers mate. Let me know how it works out please as I am about 2 months away from getting one. I want one on wheels so I can move the tank if I *HAVE* to since its going in the man cave aka garage.

As to weight I think it would be evenly distributed across the table so you shouldn't have to worry too much. I also noticed in the description that it had a self leveling kit.

My thoughts on the metal were to coat it in some form of clear resin or the like so that the metal was protected but could still be seen. I like the blue color with the black base.

The only other thing for me is to modify the underside shelf so that I can put my sump, chiller, and dosing system on it. That would require another metal sheet to cover the 1/2 area not covered or to make the sump only 12" wide (in your case 18" since its a 72 x 36).

 

[rjinct]

Just read about this company on another website. Looks interesting...though not sure how much shipping etc. would be (they are based out of CA). Might want to give them a ring...and let us know how much they run if you do!

http://steelaquariumstands.com/