Tank Stand Question;Help

fishmonkey

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I have had my 72 gallon bow front on two bullet proof end tables for a few years. I have been eye-balling a new stand for it. What worries me is that the pre fabricated stands available for my tank are scary. What I mean is the main platform for that tank is smooth and frankly what appears no room for error. There are no retainig lips to set the the tank in for the outside or even inside. Also my concern is that it looks like it would be top heavy when the tank sets on it. My floor is the standard playwood with spars padding and carpet just like any other town-home and walking just right you can see the water move a little and that's the top heavy issue. I'm afraid the slightest pitch will cause that tank to fall. I have asked people about this issue and their reply is friction and weight keeps it sturdy. Can any of you put my mind at ease with maybe a better explaination of how it all pans out.
Also I would like to throw in that I am thrilled to see how tight knit group this forum is. I see a lot of crosstalk and helping others here. This is my second post, but reading the other threads have helped in so many ways. The activity here gives me such a warm feeling.

TIA,
Eric W.
 
If your tank is running at 90 degrees to your joist you have got a problem holding it up. as you say its been going for a few years if so any catastrophic failure would have happened by nowwater does moves through vibration. so i wouldnt be worried too much
 
I agree that stands don't seem like they would be safe but I have had my tanks all over the place in my house, we live right by train tracks and I have not had a problem with a tank moving. Also, ever try to push a 72 gallon tank? That's gotta be at least 600 pounds if not more.

The stand will "sink" into the carpet when your tank is on it, if your floor isn't level you can add a small piece of wood where the tank will end up being lower to even it out.

You'll be just fine with a stand
 
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