help me plz, im scared. stand help

[19Mateo83]

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ny recomendaciones for stands under $30?

I have used wood nightstands from goodwill before. A coat of black paint and good to go, under $20. I would be more worried about the one you have currently getting bumped and folding over to the side.

 

[stewy14]

I have used wood nightstands from goodwill before. A coat of black paint and good to go, under $20. I would be more worried about getting bumped and folding over to the side.

the side is reinforced why my heater(there is a wood thing around it), and my desk

 

[stewy14]

should I be fine for some time since its held up for this long?

 

[19Mateo83]

should I be fine for some time since its held up for this long?

Stuff like that makes me nervous. A board across the top is your easiest and cheapest fix.

 

[stewy14]

Stuff like that makes me nervous. A board across the top is your easiest and cheapest fix.

how long do u think it might last for? a bit more? or "forever"? should I just put it on top of my desk instead? would that be safer?
and how thick of a board?

 

[19Mateo83]

how long do u think it might last for? a bit more? or "forever"? should I just put it on top of my desk instead? would that be safer?
and how thick of a board?

You are rolling the dice with it, if it gets wet the cheap particle board it’s made out of will loose strength around the wooden dowels and screws that hold it together. A simple piece of 3/4 plywood will work as long as it spans the whole top.

 

[stewy14]

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You are rolling the dice with it, if it gets wet the cheap particle board it’s made out of will loose strength around the wooden dowels and screws that hold it together. A simple piece of 3/4 plywood will work as long as it spans the whole top.

got a 1 inch thick board in my basement, gonna cut it up and use that
but
desk a valuable option?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Asa long as it supports weigh

could I also just put a thick block of wood that covers the whole top of the "stand"? so it evenly distributes the weight?

As long as it supports weight of tank. With rock and water weight,,,, figure 110 pounds

Also Petsmart - Top fin aquarium stands - Very low priced as well as Chewy.com

 

[Formulator]

Cut a couple 1x2’s and brace it here on the back. It will hold another 100 lbs.

 

[stewy14]

Cut a couple 1x2’s and brace it here on the back. It will hold another 100 lbs.

wait
could I just ask why the back?
and desk and board as an option?
and ok

 

[19Mateo83]

Put it in the red area, the load is distributed directly down on the side panels. Should be fine as long as it don’t wobble left to right. I’m pretty sure that section can take more than 100lbs, the weight limit is more than likely there for the long span where you sit at. Plus it will give you a spot to do testing and such… and storage.

 

[PharmrJohn]

You are rolling the dice with it, if it gets wet the cheap particle board it’s made out of will loose strength around the wooden dowels and screws that hold it together. A simple piece of 3/4 plywood will work as long as it spans the whole top.

+1 hardcore. If it gets wet, it's done. Me? I would get rid of that thing entirely. Your gonna spend a lot more money if it fails than replacing it out with something sturdy made of something other than compressed sawdust. The idea of getting a sturdy nightstand (with a low center of gravity) from Goodwill is excellent. You may have to brace the inside of it with a few short vertical 2x4s to maintain a level surface (do this BEFORE the weight is put on it), but you'll win in the end.

 

[stewy14]

+1 hardcore. If it gets wet, it's done. Me? I would get rid of that thing entirely. Your gonna spend a lot more money if it fails than replacing it out with something sturdy made of something other than compressed sawdust. The idea of getting a sturdy nightstand (with a low center of gravity) from Goodwill is excellent. You may have to brace the inside of it with a few short vertical 2x4s to maintain a level surface (do this BEFORE the weight is put on it), but you'll win in the end.

so
it has been wet
for 3 months
so...
its fine tho
could I just brace it? or use a block?

 

[Malum Argenteum]

The IKEA desk is constructed of "Particleboard, Particle- and fiberboard with honeycomb paper filling (100% recycled paper), Fiberboard". The max load is 110 lbs, which is nowhere near the headroom that's safe even with something that doesn't have some wicked inertia when pushed (as a box of water does), nor with something that will turn to mush when leaking water soaks in.

I personally would use only a stand that I have no question about the solidity and suitability of, as the emergency room isn't all that much fun. A hundred pounds of falling water with rocks and broken glass in it is no joke, to say nothing of the livestock that would be lost.

 

[PharmrJohn]

so
it has been wet
for 3 months
so...
its fine tho
could I just brace it? or use a block?

If it's been wet x3 months, it's not fine. It's close to failing. My original recommendation stands. Take it from a 60 year old dude that's seen many, many structural failures.

 

[Formulator]

wait
could I just ask why the back?
and desk and board as an option?
and ok

You could brace the front too, but the back is probably sufficient and would look nicer I think. You are only 30 lbs over the manufacturer’s claimed limit. I didn’t follow all the comments about desk and board, but if you are going to get a completely different piece of furniture then my brace suggestion is irrelevant.

 

[stewy14]

The IKEA desk is constructed of "Particleboard, Particle- and fiberboard with honeycomb paper filling (100% recycled paper), Fiberboard". The max load is 110 lbs, which is nowhere near the headroom that's safe even with something that doesn't have some wicked inertia when pushed (as a box of water does), nor with something that will turn to mush when leaking water soaks in.

I personally would use only a stand that I have no question about the solidity and suitability of, as the emergency room isn't all that much fun. A hundred pounds of falling water with rocks and broken glass in it is no joke, to say nothing of the livestock that would be lost.

its a 10 gallon cube...

 

[stewy14]

You could brace the front too, but the back is probably sufficient and would look nicer I think. You are only 30 lbs over the manufacturer’s claimed limit. I didn’t follow all the comments about desk and board, but if you are going to get a completely different piece of furniture then my brace suggestion is irrelevant.

i removed everything from my desk
gonna put it there
thanks for the help tho

 

[stewy14]

If it's been wet x3 months, it's not fine. It's close to failing. My original recommendation stands. Take it from a 60 year old dude that's seen many, many structural failures.

lol ok
moving it to my desk!

 

[Dom]

SO! I am using this: https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai...hUKEwj_nsunr46GAxV8FlkFHaoVCosQqygIiQs&adurl= with my 11.4 gallon cube tank, is it safe? its been up for 3 months but im scared that one day it will come down, im thinking of putting 2-4 long screws beneath the top panel for extra support, should I do that, or am I fine?

I used the same type of bookshelf for a 10 gallon. I added a diagonal brace to the back and it has been good for 3 years.