20 Gallon Aquarium Stand Suggestions

[KatFishies]

I don't know exactly the best place to post this to get the best help, but I am having trouble with purchasing aquarium stands. I was wondering what any of you used for your 20 gallon aquarium. 
 
The one I recently purchased was the Petco Newport 20 Gallon Wooden Stand
 
http/www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?sku=1505700
 
However the part where the tank goes was slightly bowed. I was wondering if anyone else had a better experience with this type and if I should try again or get a different type.

 

[Xzavier247]

Its ok if its slightly bowed. If your very cautious about the setup I recommend getting some stayerfoam  and place it under the tank to keep the pressure point even.
I built a stand just for my 20 gal. Very sturdy and only cost me $7! lol Its an I sore. But I a, to lazy to design one in google sketch.

 

[KatFishies]

Its ok if its slightly bowed. If your very cautious about the setup I recommend getting some stayerfoam  and place it under the tank to keep the pressure point even.
I built a stand just for my 20 gal. Very sturdy and only cost me $7! lol Its an I sore. But I a, to lazy to design one in google sketch.

 
Oh that's a good idea actually. Maybe I will do that then. How thick of Styrofoam should it be? I was mostly worried because my tank had a chip in it so I thought the bowed stand would put more pressure on that chipped spot. Thank you for the advice! Any recommendation on where to buy styrofoam?

 

[attibones]

I've put tanks up to forty gallons just on my furniture with great success. Once you get to 48 inches, it seems that it is time for a stand, but I've had mine on dressers, desks, tables, etc. If you really want to build a stand, which is often far cheaper than purchasing one, I suggest you follow the guidelines for the models in this guy's youtube channel.

 

[Xzavier247]

 

Its ok if its slightly bowed. If your very cautious about the setup I recommend getting some stayerfoam  and place it under the tank to keep the pressure point even.
I built a stand just for my 20 gal. Very sturdy and only cost me $7! lol Its an I sore. But I a, to lazy to design one in google sketch.

 
Oh that's a good idea actually. Maybe I will do that then. How thick of Styrofoam should it be? I was mostly worried because my tank had a chip in it so I thought the bowed stand would put more pressure on that chipped spot. Thank you for the advice! Any recommendation on where to buy styrofoam?
 

Sorry for the horrible grammar. I was typing on my phone. I believe you can buy some at your local hardware such as lowes or HD. Considering your in the US

 

[KatFishies]

Thank you for the suggestions attibones. I have used furniture for my ten gallons but I figured 20 gallons would be too much to ask of non-fish tank stands haha. So that is good to take into account!
 

 

 


Its ok if its slightly bowed. If your very cautious about the setup I recommend getting some stayerfoam  and place it under the tank to keep the pressure point even.
I built a stand just for my 20 gal. Very sturdy and only cost me $7! lol Its an I sore. But I a, to lazy to design one in google sketch.

 
Oh that's a good idea actually. Maybe I will do that then. How thick of Styrofoam should it be? I was mostly worried because my tank had a chip in it so I thought the bowed stand would put more pressure on that chipped spot. Thank you for the advice! Any recommendation on where to buy styrofoam?
 

Sorry for the horrible grammar. I was typing on my phone. I believe you can buy some at your local hardware such as lowes or HD. Considering your in the US
 


 
And it's ok about the grammar Xzavier247, typing a lot on cell phones is always a difficult task. I will go check out home depot. How thick of styrofoam should I look for?

 

[KatFishies]

 

Its ok if its slightly bowed. If your very cautious about the setup I recommend getting some stayerfoam  and place it under the tank to keep the pressure point even.
I built a stand just for my 20 gal. Very sturdy and only cost me $7! lol Its an I sore. But I a, to lazy to design one in google sketch.

 

 
If the stand was bowed with the center of the stand being higher than the edges, would the styrofoam still help? I didn't realize bowed would also mean the opposite, with the edges higher than the middle. I guess I am having a hard time seeing how putting styrofoam on it would make it level. I figured that styrofoam would bend with the stand. I guess if it's a slight bow it wouldn't though. I just bought a new stand online so let's hope this one isn't bowed at all

 

[Xzavier247]

They styrofoam will help even out the pressure regardless. But if its horribly bowed then a new top maybe required. I believe 3/4 or thinner