DIY Metal Stand Design for 125 gallon, Overdesigned?

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Trailermann

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Nov 7, 2010
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I am about to weld up a 48" x 24" x 32? (high) steel frame to hold a 125 gallon tank. I plan to use 1"x2"x0.125" square tubing, no middle brace in front, three cross braces on top, and large gussets to prevent twisting. Will the heavy square tubing be strong enough to prevent sagging in the center, or this much sturdier than needed?
 

Trailermann

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Trailermann again. I got some feedback on other sites, all saying that this should be strong enough. but no one has told me if I can get away with bracding smaller than 1" x 2" framing. Any experience out there?
 
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