its a 72 long 19 wide 22tall all in inches Tank... whats the standard size for a metal stand like 3 feet or higher?

would it have to be several different aquariums, one on top of the other, or could we do what we want, which is to make it possible for the fish to swim up one side and down the other,making it one continious aquarium?

I am upgrading to a 55 gallon. I am looking at this http://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Metal-Deluxe-gallon-Aquarium-TS55/dp/B0002DIUVQ "Knock-down design for quick easy assembly" "Extremely sturdy and durable". Yeah sure. A knock down design to hold a 650+lb aquarium.. I have my doubts. So is there anyone out there with one of these who can say it is or isn't a good idea? I have seen some at local pet stores and they look like they aren't collapsible, made out of iron I think. Would those be any better? Also, how much do these add to the dimensions? An inch? 2?

ive heard its not safe to build an aquarium stand. the reason though i want to build on is because most of the ones ive seen are ugly. i also heard somewhere that if u get a metal aquarium stand and put wood around it, it would be safer. is this true, and can i do this? the aquarium i want to get is 75 gallons.

Hello, I am considering setting up a 29 or 36 gallon goldfish tank (with only 1 or 2 goldfish). I am looking to find a stand, and see that metal stands are pretty, and are VERY reasonably priced when compared to the crappy fiberboard and (nice) solid wood stands that go for hundreds. Will a metal stand hold all the weight a fishtank creates? Are they safe to use? I have seen them on Big Als, etc...but i want to be sure I can trust them! Please let me know what you think. Also, I'm considering a 55 gallon tank.

I am thinking about buying a 55 gallon aquarium. However, I don't know which is better, wood or metal. I like metal because its strong, but i've heard is unstable. Also, I like wood but they cost a lot and not as strong as metal. Please Help

I have a 55 gallon aquarium on a metal stand, I also have two 65lb dogs that I don't want to knock over the tank when I leave! I'd like to know a way to secure the tank to the wall perhaps? Thanks Thanks, didn't think of making a new stand. I'll probably do that and put a wood lip around the edge to make me not worry so much about the tank sliding off.

I want to make an aquarium stand for my 3 feet aquarium, As I'm planning to do it myself I would like to get some suggestions before I start. I m planning for a metal stand rather wooden, Please suggest me which is better and cost effective, if any one has made aquarium stand on your own,.please share ur experience thanks in advance -Sun

The stand has the scroll front leg supports. Its one of the stands where you can put two (2) of the same size tanks on. 30 gallon tank is 36"L X 12" W X 16" H. 45 gallon is 36"L X 12" W X 24" H.