Recommendations For Good 40g Tank Stand

[FishOverseer909]

So I'm hoping that by next year I can transfer from my 26 gallon tall into a 40 gallon breeder. However, my 26 gallon sits on a small nightstand that just barely suits its needs so obviously I need something new and would like some advice on what would be best suited.
Thanks in advance

 

[SheepAquatics]

You could always make one. 2 by 4s and a plan with some nails and a saw. Otherwise you could buy one. Many options. Used on Facebook marketplace might be a good place to look. Amazon has some metal ones. Hardware stores sell racks. I like racks but stands are cool too. Stands are better for viewing usually than a rack. But racks let you have multiple tanks stacked makes good use of space.

 

[ProudPapa]

I had a steel one I bought from Petco. It was sturdy.

 

[tinylostwine]

Well it is always a trade off between looks, price and durability. if you want to spend a bundle rj renyolds make a nice solid wood one. Petco as mentioned by ProudPapa has an inexpensive steel one and there are some steel ones on amazon (read reviews not just scores).

You could of course make your own if that is your think or hire someone to slap some 2x4 together.

Avoid the nice looking MFD ones - eventually they will get wet and collapse - make take a year or two but sooner or later - even my rj solid wood stand is showing severe wear and tear after 7 years from water damage.

Having said all the above my favorite stand is to find a slab (like that used for counter tops) and stick 2x4 under. If you have a stone fab near you they usually have odds and end pieces left over and you can sometime find some really nice granite.

 

[FishOverseer909]

I had a steel one I bought from Petco. It was sturdy.

Huh, I always figured those stands would be flimsy Ill give them another look

Well it is always a trade off between looks, price and durability. if you want to spend a bundle rj renyolds make a nice solid wood one. Petco as mentioned by ProudPapa has an inexpensive steel one and there are some steel ones on amazon (read reviews not just scores).

You could of course make your own if that is your think or hire someone to slap some 2x4 together.

Avoid the nice looking MFD ones - eventually they will get wet and collapse - make take a year or two but sooner or later - even my rj solid wood stand is showing severe wear and tear after 7 years from water damage.

Having said all the above my favorite stand is to find a slab (like that used for counter tops) and stick 2x4 under. If you have a stone fab near you they usually have odds and end pieces left over and you can sometime find some really nice granite.

Would you mind posting a pic of your stand so I can get an idea of what that would look like?

 

[tinylostwine]

So some pictures (not sure what you wanted pictures of ):

40b's stand:

(there is no back - i think the wood is birch stained)
The 120 on a similar rj stand:

(the plants cover most of the aquarium so the fishes hide in it) - these stands have more then double in prices in recent years....
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This is the stone stand:

(mine is a long row with several auqariums - this is a close up of the stone):
(green is reflection from the tank plants)

The legs for the stone is double 2x4 pine boards.

 

[FishOverseer909]

So some pictures (not sure what you wanted pictures of ):

40b's stand:
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(there is no back - i think the wood is birch stained)
The 120 on a similar rj stand:
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(the plants cover most of the aquarium so the fishes hide in it) - these stands have more then double in prices in recent years....
-
This is the stone stand:
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(mine is a long row with several auqariums - this is a close up of the stone):
(green is reflection from the tank plants)
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The legs for the stone is double 2x4 pine boards.

Oooooo, very nice I shall look into building my own stand but if it doesnt work out Ill probably just look for a nice stand like your cabinet one

 

[ProudPapa]

Huh, I always figured those stands would be flimsy Ill give them another look

I'm pretty sure this is the one I had. It was not flimsy.

 

[FishOverseer909]

I'm pretty sure this is the one I had. It was not flimsy.

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Cool, Ill give it a look

 

[KingOscar]

If you are handy consider making one, it can be quite enjoyable. Search Do It Yourself aquarium stands for designs and instructions. Here are two I made.