Its the right wood, but can't tell from the picture or not, is that a single or double 2x6 header? It should be double as the wall between the garage and home is supposed to be heavier than the rest. Its likely load bearing as well as a lightweight fire block if its build to code. That calls for a double header to prevent future sagging and cracking.
Because of expansion/contraction differences, the steel you use to support the edge of the tank that is in the wall needs to go all the way to the concrete just like the rest of the angle iron stand and be the same weight as the rest of the stand. Either that or the whole support for the tank should be wood. Then bear in mind its up against the heated or air conditioned wall. It also needs to be relatively the same temperature as the rest of the support or you risk a cracked tank. You will have to notch the bottom 2x4 plate to do that if you use angle iron for the stand to get it to the concrete.
Real pretty tank inside. Like the birdsnest. I am jealous of people with pink birds nests since all mine get eaten.
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