Anyone use this aqurium stand?

moga · Jul 3, 2019

now days, there are few furniture makers came up with aquarium stand..of their own.

I am going to use this for my 22 aquamaxx tank..

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CYTQVH6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Peace River · Jul 3, 2019

moga said:
now days, there are few furniture makers came up with aquarium stand..of their own.

I am going to use this for my 22 aquamaxx tank..

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CYTQVH6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

The product description says that it is laminated particle board and MDF. This is not recommended material for an aquarium stand.

moga · Jul 3, 2019

Ok. For 22 gallon .. i am thinking to use sturdy console table.. anyone has some input.?

OutsideBrian · Jul 3, 2019

moga said:
Ok. For 22 gallon .. i am thinking to use sturdy console table.. anyone has some input.?

Just keep in mind a tank that size is going to weight around 200 pounds.

dadnjesse · Jul 3, 2019

The problem with particle board is when it gets wet it swells and falls apart.

Gareth elliott · Jul 3, 2019

Agree above i will never do another stand made from this material. Might just be me but a few drops here few drops there during maintenance. Forget to turn off something, or reattach. You see the mistake a day or 2 later in the laminate.

Bando · Jul 3, 2019

dadnjesse said:
The problem with particle board is when it gets wet it swells and falls apart.

+1

moga · Jul 3, 2019

dadnjesse said:
The problem with particle board is when it gets wet it swells and falls apart.

Should i get solid wood one then?

Goodair · Jul 3, 2019

Particle board is ok for the face, but you want the frame to be lumber or metal. But then again, the board will get ruined once water hits it and its too thick so just avoid the material all together.
Should look for something else.

Bando · Jul 3, 2019

@moga if your handy, there is a great diy stand floating around this forum.

But, it seems from your OP, your looking for something good and quick. Correct?

Peace River · Jul 3, 2019

moga said:
Should i get solid wood one then?

I think you’ll find that most people go with wood or metal. It doesn’t have to be a stand that is advertised as an aquarium stand. It can be a nice looking piece of wood furniture.

moga · Jul 3, 2019

Got it. Thanks..!!

moga · Jul 3, 2019

https://photos.app.goo.gl/XhRWaZLNrLGePhh5A

How about this one?

Bando · Jul 3, 2019

how heavy are you? 22 gallon is over 200 lbs.

moga · Jul 3, 2019

22 gallon tank but it has sump section built in.. so its about 18 gallon.

Bando · Jul 3, 2019

how does the stand feel when you sit on it? wiggly? firm?

Peace River · Jul 3, 2019

moga said:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/XhRWaZLNrLGePhh5A

How about this one?

This is a definite maybe based on how sturdy the table feels. As others have said, 200 pounds is a safe weight to use as an estimate. Technically the water weight will be 8.56 pounds per gallon of saltwater plus the weight of the tank and any sand, rocks, etc. so it will be in the 200 pound range.

One other thought - it is fine the way it is as far as the finish, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to add another coat of polyurethane to the top. Good luck!