Overhanging Tank

[Monk]

I have just received a cabinet for my 200L long fish tank (3foot) - the new tank would have a 1cm overhang at the back of the tank and the front of the cabinet has a 2cm overhang.

Do you think this would hold my tank?

 

[grump299]

I wouldn’t chance if it was me because all 4 corners will not be supported and they are the most important spots to make sure they are supported for the integrity of the tank.
It does look like you can remove the top and got a bigger piece of wood to put on the cabinet so that you can support the whole bottom of your tank...

 

[CocoCappuccino]

I have just received a cabinet for my 200L long fish tank (3foot) - the new tank would have a 1cm overhang at the back of the tank and the front of the cabinet has a 2cm overhang.

Do you think this would hold my tank?

To be brutally honest, my tank also has an overhang. I was a bit concerned about it, but I haven't had any issues and it's been about a year and a half since I set it up and cycled it. But next time, I'd find myself not wanting to chance it either.

 

[Ravynn]

Do you mean the overhang on the top of the cabinet itself or the tank is too big for the cabinet? The overhang on the cabinet itself looks fine, many aquarium cabinets are made like that.

 

[Monk]

Do you mean the overhang on the top of the cabinet itself or the tank is too big for the cabinet? The overhang on the cabinet itself looks fine, many aquarium cabinets are made like that.

The glass fits on the top, the plastic around the glass has a slight overhang.

The top of the cabinet has a slight overhang also

 

[kallililly1973]

Like the others said I would be sure the 4 corners of your tank are on a solid surface. and like someone mentioned maybe you can put a bigger top on your stand. better safe than sorry. What size tank is going on it?

 

[DoubleDutch]

The glass fits on the top, the plastic around the glass has a slight overhang.

The top of the cabinet has a slight overhang also

What plastic do you mean ?

 

[Fanatic]

I think will be fine, considering some of those kit tanks that come with a wooden stand where the center is much smaller than the actual base at the top, hence the large overhang.

A two centimeter overhang is very small, so I think it'll be just fine as long as the cabinet is sturdy.

 

[EbiAqua]

What plastic do you mean ?

I think they mean the rim.

 

[DoubleDutch]

I think they mean the rim.

Ok, but than it is inportant how far the rI'm is hanging over I'd say.

 

[Monk]

Yes the rI'm I meant. It’s overhanging by 1cm

 

[DoubleDutch]

Yes the rI'm I meant. It’s overhanging by 1cm

and how much is supported?

 

[Monk]

and how much is supported?

The tank is 100cm long and 39.6cm deep glass, 40.5cm with the rI'm included

39.5cm is the depth of the cabinet and the length is 120cm

 

[DoubleDutch]

The tank is 100cm long and 39.6cm deep glass, 40.5cm with the rI'm included

39.5cm is the depth of the cabinet and the length is 120cm

Yeah ok, but I think it is quite important which part of the rI'm is supperted and which not. 1 cm isn't, how width is the part that is.

 

[Monk]

Like the others said I would be sure the 4 corners of your tank are on a solid surface. and like someone mentioned maybe you can put a bigger top on your stand. better safe than sorry. What size tank is going on it?

Yeah ok, but I think it is quite important which part of the rI'm is supperted and which not. 1 cm isn't, how width is the part that is.

I have not put the tank on but it will be the back of the tank that is unsupported by 1cm, or is it better to half 0.5cm overhang on both sides better?

 

[Thunder_o_b]

I think the bigger question is whether or not this cabinet is designed to support the 400 pounds of water in that aquarium.

 

[toeknee]

I think the bigger question is whether or not this cabinet is designed to support the 400 pounds of water in that aquarium.

Agreed, I don't know if I would trust that stand to hold 400-500 pounds. You'll have 430ish pounds of water, plus sand, rocks etc.... That stand doesn't look like it has much support.

 

[Monk]

Your right, this is not designed for this tank. Thank you all for your input guys. I guess I will have to stick it out with this torn up stand it’s currently on for now.

 

[Ravynn]

Max weight for that cabinet is 77lbs. Maybe you could build a DIY 2x4 stand and stain it.

 

[Monk]

Yea I love the idea of building my own but realistically the tank is my main tank in the living room so I would like it to have a bit of class. My handywork might not have elegance haha

 

[Thunder_o_b]

Yea I love the idea of building my own but realistically the tank is my main tank in the living room so I would like it to have a bit of class. My handywork might not have elegance haha

You have the option of reenforcing this stand.

Maybe this rebuild of the stand of my 150 gallon will be of help. Page 2.
https://www.fishlore.com/aquariumfishforum/threads/150-tall-2-0.385456/page-2

 

[Donthemon]

Also depends if it is a frame or frameless tank. Some sit flat on the stand surface others the frame not the glass bottom is on the stand . If it rests on the frame probably no big deal. Not if it could tweak the tank seams and leak...

 

[Monk]

I think will be fine, considering some of those kit tanks that come with a wooden stand where the center is much smaller than the actual base at the top, hence the large overhang.

Unfortunately those stands as far as I know are for acrylic tanks. Glass tanks hold pressure at 4 corners which need to be supported at all times.

 

[RHONDA PIMENTEL]

I have just received a cabinet for my 200L long fish tank (3foot) - the new tank would have a 1cm overhang at the back of the tank and the front of the cabinet has a 2cm overhang.

Do you think this would hold my tank?

I love the stand, it beautiful. I would use it for a smaller tank in future. Good luck!

 

[Monk]

I love the stand, it beautiful. I would use it for a smaller tank in future. Good luck!

I spent all morning screwing it together, making everything extra tight haha took me forever choosing one, but I am SO glad the good people of fishlore asked the questions I didn’t and saved a lot of fish! (I’m a fool)

Although I was thinking of using it for a smaller tank, good minds think alike!

 

[Nobote]

Beef up the one you bought. Ad a 2x4 at all the corners plus screw a sheet of 1/2 inch plywood...not OSB but real plywood to the back and another piece of 1/2 inch playwood to the top..but make it the same size as the footprint of your tank. Bonus points for gluing everything and using the right screws.