Metal stands

[B3ach]

I am going to be upgrading to a custom rimless 80g tank in a few months. I am considering stand options, and I would like to have a lot of room underneath for the sump (29g, 30"L x 12"W) as well as reactors, dosers, etc.
I know I could do a wood stand, but I would like to look into metal (iron?) stands. I see them on larger tanks and they have a lot of room under them.
Do people build/weld these? Or do they buy them? Are they expensive? Where can you buy them? If you can build them, is it difficult/expensive? Any good guides out there on how to do it?
The 80g will be 48" L and 24" W


I know they make smaller ones like this

But I am looking for the thicker ones like this

Thanks!

 

[walkerbrody]

any decent fabrication shop could make you one. I believe the expense comes in powder coating them, which is recomended for salt tanks.

 

[doorlady]

Powder coating is inexpensive in Prattville. We have our wrought iron grills powder coated there, I also know a good blacksmith (maybe not the cheapest, but the best) in south Montgomery County. PM us and we will get you details.

Susan & Bill