Help is metal Stand strong enough?

[Clement Chen]

Hi I am planning a 2ft x 1ft x 1ft tank and i am thinking should i get a cupboard or use my existing metal stand as i am on a tight budget.

It was given by someone, used for marine for awhile and then kept in the storeroom, around 8-10 yrs old.

It has some flake parts, dunno if it is rust, looks ok.

Below is a sample of it. Not my actual one.

[Becken]

Bro i thing is ok for small tank.

[Clement Chen]

Forgot to add its with sump

[Jameshong]

Hi bro,

Please take note that Metal rack will easily rust and corrosion due to iron oxidation under saltwater tank environment. To prevent it you need to coat it with special paint and touch up once a while.

[Clement Chen]

Hi bro,

Please take note that Metal rack will easily rust and corrosion due to iron oxidation under saltwater tank environment. To prevent it you need to coat it with special paint and touch up once a while.

Thanks, it is already coated i think, but just to be safe better touch up. What paint should i use?

[Jameshong]

Thanks, it is already coated i think, but just to be safe better touch up. What paint should i use?

Epoxy Resin based paint for marine application.

Google under "epoxy paint for marine" should give you some clue where to purchase it.

[Clement Chen]

Ok thanks!

[hammy]

Yes. For Small tank I think should be fine too.

[Jameshong]

Bro i thing is ok for small tank.

Yes. For Small tank I think should be fine too.

OK for small tank but not the corrosion .

[BamBoo]

metal stand tend to rust after a while for marine usage.

[Clement Chen]

Thanks for all your inputs, will probably do some sanding and repaint it before the new tank comes

[kohanson]

i feel it will be better to do an additional coating of paint as my FW tank metal stand has rust at the bottom corners after a year of usage.

[Firestarter]

For me when I was using wrought iron stand last time, I first sand off the rusted areas, then sprayed 2 layers of anti rust paint, followed by 3 layers of normal paint (in my case black).

Take note to cover the entire anti rust paint completely. I used a torch light to shine around the frame for any spots that I missed (anti rust paint was dark brown colour). You'll be surprised at how many missing spots you'll find no matter how much you spray without the use of the torch light.

[Clement Chen]

For me when I was using wrought iron stand last time, I first sand off the rusted areas, then sprayed 2 layers of anti rust paint, followed by 3 layers of normal paint (in my case black).

Take note to cover the entire anti rust paint completely. I used a torch light to shine around the frame for any spots that I missed (anti rust paint was dark brown colour). You'll be surprised at how many missing spots you'll find no matter how much you spray without the use of the torch light.

Thanks for your advise!! think i will do the same as u