Replacement tank frames

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I picked up an old 125g tank but previous owner painted the frame white and not well. I want to replace it. Any suggestions on where i can get a replacement top and bottom frame. The tank is 18x72

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I've done several tanks and use aluminum angles. Home Depot - aluminum angles They have 1/8th & 1/16th thickness. I recommend 1/8th for the bottom depending on your stand. If you have an Ace Hardware near you check with them first, I found a couple stores that had the 8ft. angles on close-out for $2.00 each!!! Here is a 7ft. 210 I finished a couple months back. I'm working on another 210 now.

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I've done several tanks and use aluminum angles. Home Depot - aluminum angles They have 1/8th & 1/16th thickness. I recommend 1/8th for the bottom depending on your stand. If you have an Ace Hardware near you check with them first, I found a couple stores that had the 8ft. angles on close-out for $2.00 each!!! Here is a 7ft. 210 I finished a couple months back. I'm working on another 210 now.

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Grill, what did you use for the cross beams on your tank frame?
 
I picked up an old 125g tank but previous owner painted the frame white and not well. I want to replace it. Any suggestions on where i can get a replacement top and bottom frame. The tank is 18x72

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What type of screws and brackets did you use for the corners?
 
I've heard nothing but good things about this site, might help
https://www.aquariumframeswholesale.com/
I have bought replacement frames from Over the Edge for a 90gal tank. They look like they came from the same molds are the originals and good customer service as well. The shipping is a good part of the total cost though.

BTW, I love the look of Grill's aluminum frames.
 
I've done several tanks and use aluminum angles. Home Depot - aluminum angles They have 1/8th & 1/16th thickness. I recommend 1/8th for the bottom depending on your stand. If you have an Ace Hardware near you check with them first, I found a couple stores that had the 8ft. angles on close-out for $2.00 each!!! Here is a 7ft. 210 I finished a couple months back. I'm working on another 210 now.

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What did you make the crossmembers out of? Thanks.
 

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