wrought iron stand

[chinmo]

hi guys, i got a wrought iron stand, 3ft by 2ft by 3.5ft, 1inch by 1 inch square bar, will the satnd be able to support a 3ft by 1.5ft by 2.5ft tank? it's in gd condition, no rust! painted wif 2 layers of metal paint myself to prevent future rust.

Pls advice!

[BarraCudaTM]

it will eventually rust ..

[arcanehacker]

it will eventually rust ..

haha .. true.. should get those goot quality wooden cabinet.. able to put things too.

[chinmo]

erm.... will the load be 2 heavy for the stand?

[sinner]

it's not gonna be able to hold the weight taking sand, lr and stuff into consideration... besides wrought iron are not recommended for marine setup... before you start i recon you look for a alternative

[Jimaroon]

If u really need a wrought iron stand, other than wood, bricks or stainless steel, I suggest u get rid-rust to apply on the iron stand. I think this may help.

[weileong]

rid-rust would only work when the iron stand has rusted.

What happens if in future the stand rot at some place where you cannot see it or not accessable then you need to tear down the whole tank and get a new stand.

So do it right once and for all.

[Jimaroon]

ur right, weileong, what I meant is when the iron stand has rusted. But I have a friend who tried epoxy paint (i think) and seems quite feasible.

[chinmo]

thanks guys, tink i better nt use the stand!, can't imagine one day the tank crash! all my PRECIOUS on the floor and i gotta clean the MESS!

Erm.... anybody noe any wooden stank maker? can pass me the contact if possible? Thanks!

[Jimaroon]

Try this fish tank manufacturer, they also make cabinets or wooden stands. Tel: 67474550 for Mr. Lim. I donno his full name though

His address is KB-1 Kaki Bukit Ave 3, #10-08/09

[chinmo]

Bro Jimaroon, is his price reasonable? pocket gt hole liao.

[FuEl]

Metal stands don't rust that fast. I had one which lasted me 10 years.

But lucky I changed in time..coz I saw the foot disintegrating..and the tank tilting back..ahahha

[Jimaroon]

Bro Jimaroon, is his price reasonable? pocket gt hole liao.

Should be reasonable. U can call him up to find out.