20 gallon tank on carpet

[brittann89922]

I have a 20 gallon tank and stand I just bought. I only have carpet in my apartment....it's not very thick carpet but I'm afraid that if I fill it, etc. It will be a disaster. I don't want it to fall over. What can I do?

 

[TMaier]

Plywood 1/2 inch under the stand base?


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[Brookster123]

How old is the building/house?

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[54seaweed]

the weight of the water will flatten the carpet , both my big tanks sit on carpet
they don't move , if you put plywood under it most likely it will sea saw ,

 

[PB_Smith]

I have a 20 gallon tank and stand I just bought. I only have carpet in my apartment....it's not very thick carpet but I'm afraid that if I fill it, etc. It will be a disaster. I don't want it to fall over. What can I do?

your couch or entertainment center weighs more than a 20 gallon tank will.
it will be fine.

 

[Barliman]

I have a 20 gallon tank and stand I just bought. I only have carpet in my apartment....it's not very thick carpet but I'm afraid that if I fill it, etc. It will be a disaster. I don't want it to fall over. What can I do?

I've kept larger tanks on carpet: the weight will flatten it. All you need to do is make sure your tank is level.