I know you started this thread some time ago, but how was the cost of the stand compared to the tank? Crystal Dynamics made my butthole pucker a bit when they quoted me a price between a 84x30x24 and a 96x30x24, claimed 3/4" is necessary for safety reasons and holy cow that increased the price very dramatically.
But made the idea of a steel stand (and one I don't have to build myself) is appealing. I've done wood forever, might need to go steel if it's a decent price.
Thanks a ton, and yes that helps. Every stand I've made has been wood, and built like a brick... well it could probably hold up my whole house. Was thinking about something sleek like a steel frame one with lots of room inside, and while I'm sure I could pick up on how to weld square tubing together, I also realize there's probably a lot of skill involve in welding WELL, and being as it will be holding something around the neighborhood of 5000 pounds I'll let some pros do itI was very happy with the pricing from CD in comparison to other manufacturers. They were reasonable & competitive. I could not be happier with the stand they made for me. First time having a wood wrapped steel stand. Looking at it, still looks like a piece of furniture with the added strength & piece of mind. Price was better than expected. Hope that helps.
Thanks a ton, and yes that helps. Every stand I've made has been wood, and built like a brick... well it could probably hold up my whole house. Was thinking about something sleek like a steel frame one with lots of room inside, and while I'm sure I could pick up on how to weld square tubing together, I also realize there's probably a lot of skill involve in welding WELL, and being as it will be holding something around the neighborhood of 5000 pounds I'll let some pros do it![]()
I really like how you scaped that tank... and I've made note of your through-wall plumbing as I will do the same thing on mine. Very cool to see the large angel not disrupting the corals. I will not have as many corals as you but I do plan to get two large angels for my 300 at some point down the road.
What's it like with that powderblue tang
Out of curiosity what is the approximate weight of your Giesemann?
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How's the large angel in the reef? That's one of my favorites. I have a blue face that is a model citizen Ã*½Ã±ÂÃ*¼Ã¿» Nice reef!!!! By the way what did u use for your framing on your screen tops?