oh boy what have i done!!!! new tank and stocking help!!

[Lijah]

Hey ... silly question here ... but, are those metal frame things really (and I mean 'really') up to the job of a 20L? They look 'exactly' what I want, but I'm just wondering if they're strong enough long term to carry that water load 'amply' of if you're pushing the limits? ... please opinions?

(also, what are they called? I'm in UK so no use saying where you got them from as that will mean nothing here lol. ) Thanks!

 

[Lijah]

i think i found it:

it's this stuff isn't it?
http://www.kasshopfitting.co.uk/chromeshelving.htm?gclid=COmfh7ut8a0CFUcTfAodjj7CtA

Apparently up to 300kg per shelf! Which is find for 120L plus glass and rocks! (which would come in at around 200kg or so)

amazing, thanks!!!

 

[kingearwig]

The fact that the tank isn't on a solid surface might become an issue with the plastic frame of the 20. I would put a piece of wood or slate under the tank.

 

[ssuchem13]

frame lines up perfectly with the metal rods . and it goes across the 4 main cross bars on the shelf. the rack actually bowed more from the 10g, i see no signs of bowing from the rack at all and no deformation in the plastic frame of the tank. i considered putting wood down but it was hard to find a piece the right size and i have no means of cutting it. i know how but no tools or place to do it.