I wanted to have a metal stand built versus building a wodden one myself. I always hear that the #1 reason for large tank failure is the stand.. and seeing that this tank has a 4' X 6.5' footprint, I am more than a little leary to chance building it myself. I know I could make one strong enough, but am concerned about making one "true" enough not to stress the seams on such a large tank. It will be in wall, so no facade or other type of wooden veeneer would be necessary. I am not asking for anything for free... I am more than willing to pay a fair price. I have already gotten a quote from SoCal creations for the stand (using both 1.5" and 2" square stock tube), so I know what it would cost me to have one made and shipped. Now I am looking locally to see what I can find (not to mention they are backlogged down there too). Not to mention wanting to keep our $$s local 
The specifics are it is a 48"W by 78"L glass tank that will be going in wall, so function is more important than appearance. At this time I have no plans to place any filtration or circulation equipment under the stand (they are to be housed elsewhere), but having that option is never a bad thing.
Please let me know if anyone has the skills necessary to built the stand (and has the availablity)
P.S. If someone has the skills (and credentials/"resume") to built a wooden stand and is interested in talking to us about it, I am not closing my mind to anything.
The specifics are it is a 48"W by 78"L glass tank that will be going in wall, so function is more important than appearance. At this time I have no plans to place any filtration or circulation equipment under the stand (they are to be housed elsewhere), but having that option is never a bad thing.
Please let me know if anyone has the skills necessary to built the stand (and has the availablity
) P.S. If someone has the skills (and credentials/"resume") to built a wooden stand and is interested in talking to us about it, I am not closing my mind to anything.
