29 gallon tank stand

[ferderer5]

Hey everyone... Was wondering if theres a stand i could get for less than 80 dollars. Costs that much at the lfs so just wondering if anyone knows where theyre cheap. No hurry i got it setting on an old desk-like thing right now thats working alright just would like to get a stand. Thanks!

 

[Lotus]

There's this one: http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=27039;category_id=2821;pcid1=2253;pcid2=

I believe the chain stores usually have metal stands for not too much money.

Or, if you're handy and have the tools, you can easily make your own.

 

[Igor The Cat]

i would go DIY

 

[ferderer5]

Oh you definitly wouldnt say that if you knew me lol. im the most un-handy guy you know. Itd take me weeks to figure out where the nail in the wood went Maybe i could get one of my friends to make it for me tho. It wouldnt take much to build a stand that is sturdy enough to hold a 29 gal would it? No more than 300 lbs worth on it at any time right?

 

[Sandtiger]

I would have to say go yardsaleing. I found a stand at one yard sale that was mader out of pine and 2x4s for 5 bucks, it was for a 100 gallon otherwise I'd offer it.

 

[JNevaril]

you can build one for less than thirty dollars.

i did it.

so can you!

8 cinder blocks @ 80 cents a piece
1 2x10 cut into 4 even pieces (16' long board), 14-16 dollars
fabric to cover stand....2-10 dollars, depending on how nice you want it.

i'll take a picture of mine, and attach it.

 

[JNevaril]

Here is the stand with the cover put up so you can see how i put it together.

please excuse the kitten.

here is one with the cover down.

no tools required.

a bit of sewing was needed for the 'curtains', but my mom did that for me.

my tank background matches my stand...leftover fabric glued to some cardboard that is behind the tank.

As you can see, though, i forgot to put some fabric on the top of the stand....and i realized that after i put the water in the tank.

I'll do that after i move.

 

[Left C]

Here's another one from Big Al's:

http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=31020;category_id=2167;pcid1=2253;pcid2=

This Stingray Stand comes in 6 different finishes.

 

[hyunelan2]

I literaly, JUST got home from aquarium pricing at every LFS in my area. Petsmart had a ton of stands of all shapes and sizes, ALL ON SALE, at the moment. I didn't look at the price on somthing along the lines for a 29g, but the 55g stands were on sale for $139. I'd imagine something small for a 29g shouldn't cost more than $80.

 

[BigDaddy420]

ive been calling around to the lfs's all day today looking for a stand for my 55 gallon. walmart had one for 77$ so a 29 gallon stand should be at least 20$ less. most stands set up to high for my liking so i went out and found and old coffeetable at an antique shop.

 

[Vissengirl]

I believe the chain stores usually have metal stands for not too much money.

Are those trustworthy? I have one of those, it freaks me out as it seems so unstable.

 

[ferderer5]

Yah that one from big al's, the metal one, is that gonna support enoughweight. Says it will but it does like mighty flimsy. Am i gonna have to worry everytime i accidentally touch it or is it deceiving and very sturdy?

 

[BigDaddy420]

i have one similar to that, i never had any problems with it

oh, and my floors are even unlevel as hell in this old house...bob vila has nothing on me

 

[YahooFishKeeper]

i got my 29 gallon tank stand at wally world for 60 bucks.

 

[bigredspecial]

I hate to support the devil(walmart), but I also got my stand there. Not by choice, but selection is pretty limited here.

In either case, it is a nice stand, all wood, and cost less than $65 cdn.

 

[Viciente]

Big Als is where I got mine...
They have some metal stands which are nice and sturdy.
Just if you don't have one in your city, then I would assume the shipping to be expensive...(Oversized item)