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If the side supports and drawer dividers are at least 5/8" thick or better, that will be fine for a 40 Gallon. Make sure that the luan ply backboard is nailed on all four sides to prevent racking, not just the left and right. It's gotta be nailed, glue won't cut it.
I had my 55 on a lowboy dresser for years (1990-1994) before I built into the office shelving, my 6 year old now uses that dresser.
edit: what do the legs on the dresser look like? How are they attached?
second edit, saw the base answered my own question. Try a test fill, a leak test if you will on the dresser for a day or two. Since the tank isn't cycled yet, it won't hurt to wait a day. Fill it w/ H2O but no other stuff (gravel. rocks, etc) Listen for creaks, groans etc. Snapping sounds are bad and drain quickly. Light creaks aren't a big deal. After 24-48 hours under load, take a long straight ruler or level and check to make sure the sides and back are still straight. if so, drain, decorate, refill and cycle.
Last edited by MagpieTear; January 4th, 2008 at 07:57 PM.
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