Help Will This Support My Tank?

[babybell911]

ok These are the two I can get for so much cheaper than the jewel stands but do you think they will support the weight of my tank its a rekord 120 Approx 30 us gallons

Argos number 1

Argos number 2

I don't mind putting in extra support if i need to.

 

[scubadoo]

It probably will - but I wouldn't do it.

Those desks are not designed to take the kind of weight you'd be subjecting them to.

I know that Juwel cabinets are flat pack jobs, but they do have far more uprights closer together than a standard desk.

 

[babybell911]

Yeah butI'm finding it difficult to afford a jwel one plus i dont really like the design of the one for the 120. Any other suggestions it needs to be abl;e to hold an external.

 

[scubadoo]

Would a diy project be out of the question?

if you made a timber frame and clad it you could then add cupboards to suit.

 

[babybell911]

It wouldnt be out the question just dont know how to right I';m off to the diy section then!

 

[justmatt]

ok These are the two I can get for so much cheaper than the jewel stands but do you think they will support the weight of my tank its a rekord 120 Approx 30 us gallons

Argos number 1

Argos number 2

I don't mind putting in extra support if i need to.

i was looking at the second link you posted as a support for my new 3ft tank.. in the end i decided against it as there seems to be reasonable support the one end with the drawers as it has 2 supports the width of the top close together, but the other end dosent have support going all the way across.
In the end i bought a 3ft jewel stand for £65 as i would rather spend an extra £30 instead of cleaning up 30 gallons of water one day

 

[mr.dark-saint]

The term "Buy it cheap, buy it twice" comes to mind. Partical board and wood sticker isn't what I'd use to hold a tank with water for a long haul. Beisdes when the stand fails you'll have to not only replace the stand but a tank as well. Go for plywood at least if not "Solid".

 

[smithrc]

The term "Buy it cheap, buy it twice" comes to mind. Partical board and wood sticker isn't what I'd use to hold a tank with water for a long haul. Beisdes when the stand fails you'll have to not only replace the stand but a tank as well. Go for plywood at least if not "Solid".

If you use and 'factory' stands your in for a nasty shock...

We've got 2 of our tanks (120l) sat on "oxford" TV stands - So has AndyJ - The size is great for Tropiquarium88's and other tanks of a similar size...
> Here <

Its rated upto 50KG for a TV but easily holds the 120L tanks. I do however remove teh feet so that the weight is spread across the base

 

[justmatt]

The term "Buy it cheap, buy it twice" comes to mind. Partical board and wood sticker isn't what I'd use to hold a tank with water for a long haul. Beisdes when the stand fails you'll have to not only replace the stand but a tank as well. Go for plywood at least if not "Solid".

If you use and 'factory' stands your in for a nasty shock...

We've got 2 of our tanks (120l) sat on "oxford" TV stands - So has AndyJ - The size is great for Tropiquarium88's and other tanks of a similar size...
> Here <

Its rated upto 50KG for a TV but easily holds the 120L tanks. I do however remove teh feet so that the weight is spread across the base

Damn i missed that one whilst i was searching argos for a stand.
Im happy with my fluval stand (got for £60 in the end) and the black goes well with my leather sofas

 

[hoarp001]

It wont, My mums study has one just liek that. It bends under the weight of the flat screen.

They are made of cardboard with some wood lookalike plastic stuff ontop.

 

[mr.dark-saint]

Yeah I know they're using partical boards for aquarium stands but they do try to use thicker stock or better bracing (unlike something that holds monitor and a vase ). It wasn't designed for holding serious weight for a long term. I've have some prefab stands but it's lami-partical wood but it's designed with the tank in mind (and not a monitor).

 

[babybell911]

ok These are the two I can get for so much cheaper than the jewel stands but do you think they will support the weight of my tank its a rekord 120 Approx 30 us gallons

Argos number 1

Argos number 2

I don't mind putting in extra support if i need to.

i was looking at the second link you posted as a support for my new 3ft tank.. in the end i decided against it as there seems to be reasonable support the one end with the drawers as it has 2 supports the width of the top close together, but the other end dosent have support going all the way across.
In the end i bought a 3ft jewel stand for £65 as i would rather spend an extra £30 instead of cleaning up 30 gallons of water one day

I wouldnt mind if i could find one for 60 but all my lfs want 80 or more.

 

[ncjharris]

Just the words 'Pine Effect' make me say no, straight away!!

 

[callum_parsons]

it would work put i would not to it i did something similar with a cheap argos stand when i sold the tank and inspected the stand it was bent and the wood had become very flemsy i dont plan on doing it again and the tank was only 12gal

 

[babybell911]

Well its on a cupboard thing now and had no problems but icant fit my new external under there so i need a taller one