Where to put a 55 gallon tank

[sk8boarder]

Will a counter be good enough? There's a place online that tells you how to make a 55 gallon stand out of wood and screws. If that can hold 600 pounds I assume a counter can.

[Perfectblue]

Counters are not designed to support aquariums, not to mention a very large one. It also depends on what type of counter and the structural integrity of it.  I'm no expert but I personally don't think its a good idea. Buying an already built stand or making one yourself would be the best options.

Just my opinion.

[Cholly]

... depends on what type of counter and the structural integrity of it. 

Some will, some won't. Actually most will, but you have to ask yourself, "Do I want to gamble on it?", especially if you lack the experience to make the judgement yourself.
When I build, I try to build for more weight(half again, if not double) than I'm going to have in place. I don't like to gamble anywhere but a casino.

[sk8boarder]

I got a piece of furniture for the tank.