aquarium stand options

[jhOU]

I've had my aqueon 26 gallon bow front on an ikea expedit for about 2 months.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/pr...300/#/60135299
It seems to be very solid and capable... however the fact that I'm putting so much faith in ikea furniture was beginning to worry me. So I bought a real aquarium stand (ameriwood 26 gallon bow front stand).
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My dilemma... my tank is on carpet, and the ameriwood stand seems to be kind of wobbly. I have not put the tank w/water on it yet, and don't know if the weight will keep it steady. The ikea stand seems to be working perfectly, but I'm concerned about long term. I know some other people have experience using the same ikea stand, haven't really heard of any major issues. Thoughts...?

 

[Convict2161]

I can't help you with the ikea stands. I don't like stands on carpet, it just lends itself to issues sometimes. NOT all the time.

Look and see if it has a weight limit or call and ask.

Remember a gallon of water is about 8.4 pounds rounded out.

 

[noelllll]

Get something like this maybe?

Carpet Chair Mats and Office Floor Mats from Office Depot

 

[AfricanCichlidOwner]

That's an awesome idea I never thought of getting one of those mats.