Stand ideas

[Nibrown9]

To build a wood stand or metal what would you prefer? I have a friend who owns a fence company and has a bunch of scrap 2x2 metal post that I can have. Any ideas on design want to have a 4 in bar ledge around the tank so measurements would be 92x20x36

 

[ademster]

metal, powder coat!

 

[Nibrown9]

metal, powder coat!

That's what I was thinking but don't know how to make it structurally sound

 

[CSample]

Let me know if you need pointers

 

[frogg21]

peninsula with 3 sided bar

peninsula with 3 sided bar

I'm polishing the concrete bar tops now, last item needed to finish. Tank is steel frame, oak ply skin, stainless accents & canopy. Canopy can pivot 360 out of the way.
How big is your tank? Over 150 gal and steel really pays off, as it allows less structure under the tank and easier access to sump etc.

 

[azjohnny]

metal, powder coat!

+1

 

[Stolireef]

Titanium and you won't have to worry about rust. Just kidding but it would be cool.

 

[saltyguy]

I am building a stand right now out of 4x4 and 4x6 with lag screws. This is my first build though so I wouldn't be able to tell which is better.