Should this be attempted?

[Jmenehan2]

I have a 55 gallon tank with a steel tank stand. The steel tank stand has two braces at the bottom just wide enough for a 29 gallon tank to be set on over a thick oak board. My question is if you think the stand could handle that much weight.

 

[Jmenehan2]

Anyone?

 

[Joshfishguy]

No I wouldn't that's over a 1000 pounds

 

[mr_X]

That depends on the steel.

 

[Jmenehan2]

I was trying to find the box for it to see if it specified how much weight it could hold. No luck so far.

 

[mr_X]

What is it constructed out of? Is that 2" angle iron?

 

[Ian086]

Is it possible to attach some thick wooden legs to the oak, so they take the weight. They would hold the weight rather than the stand. They could be set a few inches back from the front of the oak, so they would not be too visible.. Just a thought!!

 

[Jmenehan2]

What is it constructed out of? Is that 2" angle iron?

This is the exact type of stand and the legs are like 2 1/4 inch. Not sure if it is strong enough for both the 55 and the 29

 

[Jmenehan2]

I think I am going to try to place some boards underneath the stand and rise above it so there will be no added weight.

 

[Ian086]

I think I am going to try to place some boards underneath the stand and rise above it so there will be no added weight.

Try using some old phone books!!!

 

[Joshfishguy]

Ya that's good

 

[foster53]

In the past I have had a 55, and a 40 long on the same stand with no problems.