Help with metal stand

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  1. thetman36

    thetman36 Astrea Snail

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    i have not leak tested the tank yet i will build the stand first then leak test. then send the metal stand back to my lfs.
     
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  2. The Grizz

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    Scarp that piece of junk for your sanity, not worth the risk AT ALL.

    This is what a good stand looks like. All 1 1/2" square tube. Show your LFS this picture and tell them to get with the program.

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  3. NanoMano

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    That's advice you can bank on.
     
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  4. thetman36

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    going there tomorrow
     
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  5. thetman36

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    he did say he had a guy would would custom build a metal stand I will ask him about it because like i said he will not guaranty the tank if i build my own stand.
     
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  6. thetman36

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    Hay Grizz what would it cost to get one of those bad boys shipped to me in NY
     
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  7. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    I don't think the strength of the box is needed but it would be much more likely to be straight which is more important. Either way I think wood is better unless it is absolutely necessary to span great distances without a brace.
     
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  8. SushiGirl

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    The stand definitely has to be built right. We had one custom built for our 140 and it's powdercoated. We'll be putting a plywood/foam (probably floor-backing foam) sandwich under the tank and eventually skin it with magnet-held wood.

    [​IMG]
     
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  9. The Grizz

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    Probably more then it would cost you to have a good welder build you one there ;D
     
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  10. thetman36

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    who built that stand for you SushiGirl?
     
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