Estimate on metal stand fabrication

[Aquavaj]

Just looking for some ball park figures for fabricating a metal stand. Just something real basic and on a budget (no finishing, minimum steel thickness and supports to hold the weight).

Tank is standard 180 (6x2x2)

 

[piranhaman00]

My 180 stand cost 400$ 12 years ago

 

[LeftyReefer]

Unfortunately, steel prices are near record high's right now. Tubing prices especially have risen a lot since just a year ago.. Steel is mostly sold/priced by weight. Tubing is going for about $1.40 per lb right now. Then figure some shop labor to cut the material and build/weld the stand. most smaller fab shops will charge like $50 - $75 per hour for something like this. Finishing would be extra.