Is My Stand Safe For A Larger Tank?

[razer121]

hello again guys! ive got this tank on this stand...`

now ive got another tank but its almost double as tall as the one im using now,

would it be safe on my tank stand??

the other tank is a AR-620T

heres a picture from google

http/glasgow.gumtree.com/posting_images/...772.__big__.jpg

please let me know asap as i really want to use the bigger tank!

also is a interpet pf1 ok for the new larger tank?

 

[minxfishy]

So long as the length/width doesnt hang over the sides of the stand, then it should be fine to use.

 

[youngfisher]

I agree with minx

 

[bagu]

you need a surface area equal to that of the base of the tank to distribute the weight evenly

 

[razer121]

oh right well thats a gd thing then! the size of the bottom is the same, its just taller

 

[shelaghfishface]

ive had a 620T and to be blunt, i wouldnt be even slighty tempted to put it on a stand like that,the empty 620T is very heavy let alone with water and gravel etc in, you deffo need something more sturdy than that,sorry

 

[bagu]

i don't know know after reading shelagh's post

Its extremely heavy, and it could fall

i am saying nothing at all now ^^

 

[saz326]

agree with Shelagh.

130 litres is the water only - and thats gonna add up to 130kg which is basically well built 7ft man!

Id want something a little more substantial. And remember its going on carpet - so would wobble if unstable. Sorry.

 

[dave_oddballs]

i wouldnt put any tank heavier than the original tank on that stand, doesnt look very strong or sturdy!