Good tank stand for 29g?

[Lalaallieu]

Am thinking of upgrading my 13.5 to a 29, but will need a stand. Amazon has mixed reviews on all of them. I’m not ready to set up my 60 since that’s an upfront cost of 800+ just for sump and lighting. Do any of you have a 29g stand you recommend that isn’t flimsy or a brand of tank stands you like?

Lauren

 

[tsouth]

Hey hope all is well! Would you please give us the dimensions of your tank? Is it something along the lines of 30 1/4L x 12 1/2W x 18 3/4H?

Just wanting to be sure before I send idea's your way

 

[tautog83]

Sometimes you can find a metal stand or something on Amazon, that isnt intended for an aquarium but will work . I did say metal lol I found a cheap stand for my planted bookshelf tank . Although 29 is a lot deeper so you'll have to look around

 

[Lalaallieu]

So the 29 is a standard 29 measuring 30 long by 12.5 deep and the Fluval is 22L by 11.5D and 12.5 high. I have carpet where the tank is going, but it’s very flat cheep carpet. Not the fluffy stuff.

 

[piranhaman00]

Get the petco 29 gallon metal stand, they are cheap and easy

 

[Sebastiancrab]

Get the petco 29 gallon metal stand, they are cheap and easy

I have the Petco metal stand and for what it's worth for my 29 gal, it is fine. Walmart has inexpensive curtains, fyi, that you can put around it.

 

[Lalaallieu]

Get the petco 29 gallon metal stand, they are cheap and easy

Would that work with two little ones running around. They are curious about the fish, so I am worried about them managing to tip it over.

 

[Sebastiancrab]

No, I would not recommend it if you think they might knock it over. It is very steady with all the weight but I wouldn't take the chance. I am hoping to upgrade my tank to a 40 gal this year and I have been looking at craigslist and Offerup for used furniture. So many of the stands are awful.

 

[Lalaallieu]

I have a 60g just sitting here, but I'm very intimidated with the sump, and plumbing and all of that. Its predrilled, so I'm unsure of what and how to go about all of it.

 

[Aquavaj]

Those metal stands are wide open and have no shelf for storage. You can skin it for doors and make shelves but will require extra work. Those particle board stands will do the job but you have to be extra diligent about wiping any water off or it'll penetrate the cheap laminate and bubble up. Depending on where you are I would scour local ads for aquariums and furniture. You might be able to find those pine stands that will hold up much better than those pb ones.

 

[NS Mike D]

I have a 60g just sitting here, but I'm very intimidated with the sump, and plumbing and all of that. Its predrilled, so I'm unsure of what and how to go about all of it.

start a build thread and we'll walk you through it. Pre-drilled makes it easy peasy. The physical aspect of plumbing is very easy. You can even us soft vinyl with the pvc to eliminate the need for exact bends. Plus the soft vinyl absorbs sound vibrations from the pump.

The forum will help with the water physics so that you never overflow the DT nor sump.


as for cabinets- stay away from any press board. Even if it's an aquarium stand, the floor and shelves can be press board. Water will rot out press board very fast,

 

[NS Mike D]

Those metal stands are wide open and have no shelf for storage. You can skin it for doors and make shelves but will require extra work. Those particle board stands will do the job but you have to be extra diligent about wiping any water off or it'll penetrate the cheap laminate and bubble up. Depending on where you are I would scour local ads for aquariums and furniture. You might be able to find those pine stands that will hold up much better than those pb ones.

IMO the particle board will get wet eventually. Inadvertent spills will happen more than once.

Best to look for pine board

 

[El_Guapo13]

I have two different 29 gallon stands. One for my freshwater and one for my reef tank.

The one for my freshwater is definitely the sturdier of the two, but it doesn't really have much space for equipment. I mean it does, but instead of the equ5sitting in the bottom of the stand, it would sit in a self 4 or 5 inches above the bottom. Amd it has been like 12 years since I set that one up, so I can't exactly remember the weight limit the shelf can hold.

The one on my reef tank, has much more room for equipment underneath the tank, but keep in mind it is holding up the top of the stand from the front and sides. No back support. That said, I have not seen any issues with mine bending or buckling or anything. Though if I ever get the chance to reinforce it in the future, I probably will, just for the added peace of mind.

Btw, this is what I have for the reef tank

This is pretty much what I have for my freshwater (same design, but mine is black. Also I think mine was from Top Fin, but I can'treally remember or find the same thing from Top Fin).

 

[Sebastiancrab]

start a build thread and we'll walk you through it. Pre-drilled makes it easy peasy. The physical aspect of plumbing is very easy. You can even us soft vinyl with the pvc to eliminate the need for exact bends. Plus the soft vinyl absorbs sound vibrations from the pump.

The forum will help with the water physics so that you never overflow the DT nor sump.


as for cabinets- stay away from any press board. Even if it's an aquarium stand, the floor and shelves can be press board. Water will rot out press board very fast,

Mike, thank you for posting this because I am headed towards being in the same boat. The plumbing is the most intimidating because I don't know squat and there is more than one way to skin this cat. I have not purchased anything yet.

 

[NS Mike D]

Mike, thank you for posting this because I am headed towards being in the same boat. The plumbing is the most intimidating because I don't know squat and there is more than one way to skin this cat. I have not purchased anything yet.

If I was able to plumb my tank, and build the sump, I think anyone can.

This is the Petco 29g Aqueon with the Petco corresponding stand. I removed the middle shelf, and it didn't take long for the floor to rot, so I removed it and made a simple wood frame to set the sump on.