Where to find aquarium stands that won't break the bank

[jvc66]

Hi guys, I'm getting ready to move in to a new house and thinking about taking this opportunity and upgrading my one 90 gallon I have to a 125.

I've looked at petsmart and saw their tank and stand combos but the stands just look cheap. I'm looking to find somewhere to get a stand without spending a ton of money but also want it to be nice. I am not looking at building a stand or buying a stand someone else built at home.

Checked Craigslist and got nada at the moment. Any websites you would suggest?

 

[dan518]

Have you tried your local blacksmith /engineering company, there's a few round my way that will knock up a steel stand pretty cheap.

 

[jvc66]

Have you tried your local blacksmith /engineering company, there's a few round my way that will knock up a steel stand pretty cheap.

Did not think of that, will take a look at what is located in my area. Thanks for the idea!

 

[Lepisosteus]

Build one. $30 in 2x4's $50 in plywood and stain or paint

 

[fishnatics]

Most home built ones look nicer and are a lot stronger than pet store ones. You can customize it to whatever style you like and still won't cost an arm and leg like pet store ones. But to answer your question, Craigslist it is.

 

[Beetlebug515]

I would also advocate for building one. I just built my first one recently. $42 and im pretty happy with it.

 

[jvc66]

Well it sounds like I will be building this myself if I do end up getting the tank. Also started thinking about acrylic tanks? Anybody know what would be the coast of a 125 or 135 gallon roughly? Also good acrylic tank makers that won't rob me blind

 

[Beetlebug515]

I have sworn off acrylic tanks. You would honestly be better off going with low iron glass. I'm so tired of staring at scratches and crazing in my acrylic tanks. Glass will be more durable, cheaper, and can even be dismantled and the remantled if need be. The only thing acrylic has over glass is weight.

 

[jvc66]

Are you getting the scratches just from routine maintenance in your tank? And the only reason I thought of it was due to the weight being less than a glass tank and much easier to move into place where I am. As well as it being easier to drill for filtration. I wouldn't trust myself drilling glass

 

[jvc66]

Glass is still most likely the way I'm gunna go but I just wanted to check out acrylic for once and do my research