Building a stand

I have a 100l tank and want to build a stand for it. Guessing it will work out cheaper to build one rather than to buy one.

Any ideas on how I can accomplice this?

 

@Vez

Maybe Vez can give a few pointers on this as he is currently busy with building one.

Kind Regards
Hein

 

Just a heads up. I got a very nice sturdy stand at Cash Crusaders. Was like R100 for 1.2m length.

 

I built one for a 3ft. Stand was 75cm high. cost me about R150

 

Hmmm thanks for the advice.
Just one more question. Should the base of the tank be resting in totality on the stand? Or can the base handle a stand which only holds it along the sides?

 

if u want a cabinet you can look at my build for ideas

http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?5527-122lx60bx45h/page3

 

@Jimmy

Add a wooden board over the stand. This will give the tanks base maximum support. Also dont forget to use polystyrene for the tanks base

 

Ahhh nice. Giving me some good ideas. Going to see if I can start the project soon. Will keep posted if I start!

 

Yip all sounds right, my std 3ft only has support on the sides, you can "brace" it, like they do with bigger tanks, or use the wood? when you do this, make sure to incl everything you want and need, bend some steel , weld it on the side, and you have a place for the airpump......the list is endless.