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That's a very nice stand, but $300 is a lot of money. Unless you're a hobbyist woodworker though, chances are you won't be able to make one that looks that nice. Also, in order for Perfecto (Marineland) to honer their 20 year warrantee, you have to have the tank on one of their stands. (I'm not even sure if that "rustic" stand is a Perfecto). The picture below is Perfecto's cheapest model. It is a pine stand that is available in oak stain or black paint. The price for the 48" x 18" stand varies from $150 to $180. All of Perfecto's other stands are more than $300, Although they make a nice "Sedona" series stand for about $350.
If you do end up building your own stand, make sure it is very sturdy and as flat and level as possible. Some people make stands out of 2x4's and then cover it in finished plywood. Either way, good luck!
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That's a very nice stand, but $300 is a lot of money. Unless you're a hobbyist woodworker though, chances are you won't be able to make one that looks that nice. Also, in order for Perfecto (Marineland) to honer their 20 year warrantee, you have to have the tank on one of their stands. (I'm not even sure if that "rustic" stand is a Perfecto). The picture below is Perfecto's cheapest model. It is a pine stand that is available in oak stain or black paint. The price for the 48" x 18" stand varies from $150 to $180. All of Perfecto's other stands are more than $300, Although they make a nice "Sedona" series stand for about $350.
If you do end up building your own stand, make sure it is very sturdy and as flat and level as possible. Some people make stands out of 2x4's and then cover it in finished plywood. Either way, good luck!
