What size steel tubing?

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  1. Ddubya

    Ddubya Skunk Shrimp

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    Trying a different stand, gonna go with steel tubing,powder coated.
    What size do ya think I need for a 120 gal 48x48x12 tank, think 3/4 steel tubing is overkill?
     
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  2. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    Are you talking HSS? It will all depend on wall thickness and gussets that you put in. I would go with 1 1/2" to keep bracing to a minimum.
     
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    Ddubya Skunk Shrimp

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    it's actually going to be built by a local company so im just not sure what im looking for, I just want a general idea so I dont need to tell him right away it's for a fish tank, some peeps auto assume the word fish tank stand means they can up the rate know what i mean?
     
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    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    I went with a stainless stand once. I'll never use any type of steel on a stand again. The corrosion was a significant problem. I know you're powder coating it, but unless it's perfect and doesn't get scratched you'll get some corrosion seeping through.
     
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