New Tank Old Stand?...............

[zoeb2912]

i have seen a tank i want to get but could i put it on my existing stand?

new tank 39.5inch Length x 15.5inch Depth x 15.5inch Height

old stand 36 inch x 12 inch

 

[ZoddyZod]

the overhang concerns me, it means that the entire base of the tank is not supported. I wouldn't risk it.

 

[gforce17]

Too risky!!

Not worth the possible disaster - not wishing to be too negative!

 

[CezzaXV]

I've heard of people putting a large piece of wood on top of the stand to support the overhang. I'm not advocating this, but it's an option you may wish to research.

 

[gforce17]

That could definitely reduce the risk element. Good suggestion.

 

[ZoddyZod]

I've heard of people putting a large piece of wood on top of the stand to support the overhang. I'm not advocating this, but it's an option you may wish to research.

yep - that would do it, but the wood needs to be thick enough to not bow - no point putting a 3mm sheet of plywood across it as it wont add any support.

 

[gforce17]

Yep - needs to be good and sturdy - several ply or solid.

 

[zoeb2912]

thanks all,

so do u think chip board, hardboard, osb, plywood or mdf? and how thick?

 

[gforce17]

Plywood would be best - 2cm minimum. Don't go for chip board because it can break up if it gets wet. MDF would have to be a good thickness because you can't use anything bendy. Personally I would use a very thick ply.

 

[IcQb]

Also consider the time an aquarium is going to stand there.
Preferably a long time ...

So maybe go look for a cheap new stand? one that fits your interior AND aquarium?

You won't have to switch then in case anything goes haywire

 

[gforce17]

Ditto!