Aquariums: Do you think this will hold a 105g tank?
I'm collecting a tank today but have nothing to put it on. I'm hoping this will work? Finding something big enough is proving a pain in the butt
Posted by Thick_Reality_5889
12 Comments
Izzoh on
Please get a purpose built stand.
Vinny-Ed on
If that’s solid wood, the legs seem sturdy.
Expensive-Rip7485 on
i’d say you’re good. if you want to be safe i’d just get a 2×4 and put it under the middle .
yamirzmmdx on
Find 5 people to sit on it and see if it holds.
TheWooSkis on
Yes
Mayflame15 on
The corner posts are solid wood?
If you add blocking to the center for middle support and a piece of wood to the top so that the weight is resting on top of the corner posts I think it would probably do fine
Danaeger on
105 grams? Yes definitely
jiabivy on
Yes….and if you don’t feel comfortable with it, go to home depot get some reinforcement for like 30 bucks
Vephar8 on
I would need to see the interior to be certain, but from the outside it looks stout.
elvisonaZ1 on
As it is now, no. If you’re prepared to ruin the interior somewhat then yes. Had a similar situation with a solid oak cabinet which was a good strong cabinet but *not* designed for the purpose of taking such a weight on top.
You need to do two things from what I can see, firstly the easy bit, put a minimum inch thick board on the top so you have a flat and level surface evenly distributing the weight right across the whole thing. Bear in mind at the moment the only parts of that cabinet that will take the weight are the four vertical legs, the rest of it is literally hanging on the joints and could easily come crashing in.
Secondly get inside and support the middle using either one 2 x 4 in the centre or even better two equally distanced. You will probably have to cause some damage to the interior as the crucial thing is they must run directly from the floor to the underside of the cabinet top in one piece. Then you’ll be good to go.
hendrixbridge on
Hm. I am only worried that, because of the design, the whole tank will rest on the two side planks instead on the top surface.
amon111111 on
I had this exact same dresser. It didn’t hold my 70l (18gal) for longer than a month before it started sagging
12 Comments
Please get a purpose built stand.
If that’s solid wood, the legs seem sturdy.
i’d say you’re good. if you want to be safe i’d just get a 2×4 and put it under the middle .
Find 5 people to sit on it and see if it holds.
Yes
The corner posts are solid wood?
If you add blocking to the center for middle support and a piece of wood to the top so that the weight is resting on top of the corner posts I think it would probably do fine
105 grams? Yes definitely
Yes….and if you don’t feel comfortable with it, go to home depot get some reinforcement for like 30 bucks
I would need to see the interior to be certain, but from the outside it looks stout.
As it is now, no. If you’re prepared to ruin the interior somewhat then yes. Had a similar situation with a solid oak cabinet which was a good strong cabinet but *not* designed for the purpose of taking such a weight on top.
You need to do two things from what I can see, firstly the easy bit, put a minimum inch thick board on the top so you have a flat and level surface evenly distributing the weight right across the whole thing. Bear in mind at the moment the only parts of that cabinet that will take the weight are the four vertical legs, the rest of it is literally hanging on the joints and could easily come crashing in.
Secondly get inside and support the middle using either one 2 x 4 in the centre or even better two equally distanced. You will probably have to cause some damage to the interior as the crucial thing is they must run directly from the floor to the underside of the cabinet top in one piece. Then you’ll be good to go.
Hm. I am only worried that, because of the design, the whole tank will rest on the two side planks instead on the top surface.
I had this exact same dresser. It didn’t hold my 70l (18gal) for longer than a month before it started sagging