to buy a stand or build

[zeblisik]

So, I've got a 30 gal, 36" long tank w/ a 20 gal sump.

I have 2 options: buying a metal stand or I can build my own.

my 20 gal sump is not a 'long' one so theres only going to be like 7" of clearance if i go w/ the metal stand.

metal stand, i think, would cost me 35$ used.

I'd want to make something really simple. even just getting 2x4s and cinder blocks.

my main considerations are cost and practicality.

suggestions?

 

[calvin415]

You can build one out of 2x4's for about 10 bucks, if you want to skin it w/ plywood it will cost about 20 more. Trim and finish pieces are the costly items when building stands...