Fish tank stand help!

[F1shmom]

Hello,

I’m not sure if this is the correct thread to post this in but my betta fish currently lives in a 5 gallon tank and I really want to upgrade to a 10 gallon tank. These are the only two pieces of furniture in my room and I wanted to know if you all think they can handle a 10 gallon betta tank. The first post is what the current stand my fish tank is on and it seems to have a slight dip when I look at the bottom of the stand. The second is my other option for putting the fish tank on and I also attached a pic of what the inside looks like.

 

[OliveFish05]

Hi! This probably wouldn't be the right place for this question, but I think you can ask a moderator to move it, probably to Tropical Discussion.

A 10 gallon tank weighs about 100 or more pounds when full, usually the best way to see if a piece of furniture can hold that much weight is to stand on it. If it wobbles or feels insecure, don't use it, if it feels stable and can hold your weight without wobbling, it is usually ok

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

Hello,

I’m not sure if this is the correct thread to post this in but my betta fish currently lives in a 5 gallon tank and I really want to upgrade to a 10 gallon tank. These are the only two pieces of furniture in my room and I wanted to know if you all think they can handle a 10 gallon betta tank. The first post is what the current stand my fish tank is on and it seems to have a slight dip when I look at the bottom of the stand. The second is my other option for putting the fish tank on and I also attached a pic of what the inside looks like.

10 gallons of water weighs around ~90lbs, so if you think that the unit can take that weight then go ahead. But a fair warning, my old unit (a second hand wardrobe) has lots of water stains now, so you might want to lay something down to prevent that.

 

[OliveFish05]

It would also depend on the material the potential stand is made of, you definitely want to protect it with something

 

[OliveFish05]

lots of water stains now

The dresser my 10 gallon is on has water stains all down the front of it, not just the top, and I even put some plastic down to protect it!

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

The dresser my 10 gallon is on has water stains all down the front of it, not just the top, and I even put some plastic down to protect it!

The things we do for our fish.

 

[Back in the fold]

Of all your pictures I say yes to all except the thing with the shelves. Looks a bit flimsy. I just bought an Aqueon Forge aquarium stand for my new 20 high and I can put a 10 gallon on the bottom. The bottom shelf is supported by 4 metal buttons and looked pretty skimpy to me but it's holding like a champ. Fill the tank slow and cast a hairy eyeball on things, being ready to abandon at the first sign of trouble. Have buckets and hoses at the ready. If it was me I would put the ten where you now have the five and feel safe putting the five anywhere.

 

[F1shmom]

Of all your pictures I say yes to all except the thing with the shelves. Looks a bit flimsy. I just bought an Aqueon Forge aquarium stand for my new 20 high and I can put a 10 gallon on the bottom. The bottom shelf is supported by 4 metal buttons and looked pretty skimpy to me but it's holding like a champ. Fill the tank slow and cast a hairy eyeball on things, being ready to abandon at the first sign of trouble. Have buckets and hoses at the ready. If it was me I would put the ten where you now have the five and feel safe putting the five anywhere.

Hey! Thank you for your help! My 10 gallon just arrived so I’ll set it up on my current stand. I hope all goes well ?

 

[OliveFish05]

Good luck!