Iron stands

[Anonymous]

Hello all,
I just did a fw test on my 75gal tank. I would like to know if it is all right to use my wrought(sp?) iron stand. I really cannot afford a wooden one right now. Will i be ok with it? Does anyone else use one? Thanks

 

[GSchiemer]

Assuming it was made to support a 75 gallon aquarium, then wrought iron stands are fine. I suggest giving it a good coat of rustoleum paint before putting it into service.

Greg

 

[Anonymous]

cool. i will look into that. it is made for a 75gal and i got it from petland. thanks a lot.

 

[hippo23]

the problem I have with the metal stands is the wieght distribution.
What kind of floor is underneath the tank?
If ya have a basement and the tank is on a wooden floor I would be concerned.
All of the wieght from the tank will be applied to 4 square inches with a metal stand
With a wooden stand it can be distributed though out the base of the stand

 

[Anonymous]

I have no idea what type of floor it is and i do have a basement underneath.

 

[hippo23]

if ya have a basement than it is a wooden floor(plywood)

I would be careful with a metal stand

 

[GSchiemer]

I placed some round metal electrical plate covers under each leg to distribute the weight somewhat.

Greg

 

[Anonymous]

I placed some round metal electrical plate covers under each leg to distribute the weight somewhat.

Greg

Do you have a pic Greg? i dont know what those are.

 

[Anonymous]

I have the tank filled up right now!!! 8O . Starting to scare me.

 

[hippo23]

I didnt mean to scare ya
I am sure ya will be just fine but not knowing the structure or integrity of your home I just wanted to point out a few points to loook at

 

[Anonymous]

Whew. As far as i see it, the floor does not seem hollow and is sturdy.

 

[GSchiemer]

I placed some round metal electrical plate covers under each leg to distribute the weight somewhat.

Greg

Do you have a pic Greg? i dont know what those are.

I don't have a pic because I don't have that tank any longer, but you can find electrical plate covers at any Home Depot type store. Since your tank is up and running, it's a moot point. I don't think you have anything to worry about anyway. I assume the tank is level?

Greg

 

[Anonymous]

I placed some round metal electrical plate covers under each leg to distribute the weight somewhat.

Greg

Do you have a pic Greg? i dont know what those are.

Since your tank is up and running, it's a moot point. I don't think you have anything to worry about anyway. I assume the tank is level?

Greg

This is a freshwater test run so i will empty the water before i put saltwater in it. I believe thetank is very close to level. There is a little more water on the left side of the tank but you must look close to notice this. Keep the advice and info coming!!

 

[Will C1]

i have an iron stand under my 125. on a wooden floor. no problems yet. the tank did settle a little and it seems like it wobbles a bit but nothing to bad.

 

[Anonymous]

That makes me feel better