Jasmine Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Anyone got any recommendations for aquarium stand makers? Preferably metal for a large tank. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Could try HFF, they have a supplier. Think I was quoted about $500 for a black metal frame for a 4ft. I bought a beautiful sideboard that was perfect size off trademe though for $80. I also got a solid (very very) cabinet that would fit 4x2x2 tank perfectly for $20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasmine Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Problem is when I say large tank I mean large tank. So I'd want to be absolutely certain the stand will hold the volume of water and weight, and have some come back if it doesn't. For a 7 footer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Problem is when I say large tank I mean large tank. So I'd want to be absolutely certain the stand will hold the volume of water and weight, and have some come back if it doesn't. For a 7 footer. Ah. yes best bet would be a proper stand then, and unless its on a concrete floor down have one with 4 or 6 legs, youd want to spread that load across as many floor joists as you can. Alternatively a nice framework stand can be mad of 4x2 or even 4x1 wood that can be turned into a cabinet, but unless you have a friend that can do it, will cost big bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Problem is when I say large tank I mean large tank. So I'd want to be absolutely certain the stand will hold the volume of water and weight, and have some come back if it doesn't. For a 7 footer. HFF's steel stands get a big thumbsup from me, mine was about $550 for a 6'x2.5'x2' (810L) tank. Dead level, powdercoating looks good, delivery guy even helped me lift the tank onto the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k1w1y2k Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 You could try going to your local enginering company (just about every town has one) with your measurement and a rough plan, they will give you a quote and be happy to make it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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