2 New Silver Hatchets - And A Little Concerned About My Tank Stand&#33

justjon · Apr 14, 2010

Hey all, after advice I got two more Silver Hatchets to go with the 2 I got last weekend, thought it would be best.

However, I also got a plant, and when sticking it in water poured out of the tank and over the side/towards the stand... anyway, when cleaning up, I noticed the left hand side of the stand seems warped from water damage... should I change stands asap? I'm worried it'll collapse with the tank on it!...

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tom130691 · Apr 14, 2010

i think it will be fine as the stand takes most of the weight in the centre and it looks like its mainly cosmetic damage

chrisbassist · Apr 14, 2010

Looks toe like the laminate stripping.

On it's own not an issue, it's only stock on to look like a more expensive wood.

BUT
the stripping coming off exposes the wood underneath to water. Meaning it may now rot.

If it was me I'd see if I had some wood paint for use outside and paint behind the laminate to protect the wood before it rots. Then try and stick the laminate back.