Anyone use commercial metal shelving for stands?

[FINWIN]

Such as this...

https://www.amazon.com/Shelving-Adjustable-Commercial-Organizer-Bathroom/dp/B01G4N8JOU/ref=pd_sbs_201_5/140-9738507-3654431?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01G4N8JOU&pd_rd_r=861e40c4-2d11-4ea4-8a57-611012067930&pd_rd_w=njX41&pd_rd_wg=SCoiK&pf_rd_p=d28ef93e-22cf-4527-b60a-90c984b5663d&pf_rd_r=1NW5Y6A0A8M7CBKF6RB8&psc=1&refRID=1NW5Y6A0A8M7CBKF6RB8

Or even this type (I prefer)

Amazon.com: DEWALT 4-Foot Tall, 3-Shelf Industrial Workshop/Garage Storage Rack, Total Capacity: 4,500 lbs.: Home & Kitchen

Buy DEWALT 4-Foot Tall, 3-Shelf Industrial Workshop/Garage Storage Rack, Total Capacity: 4, 500 lbs.: Storage Racks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Good results long term? I was thinking of this option down the line by adding custom cut wood shelf over the metal.

 

[Hendre]

I would opt for something stronger, look into proper storage shelves or something made to hold heavy loads. I made my own shelf out of 1x4" pine and some repurposed wood from old shelving. Holds my 15 gallons without issue, lots of people have simple wooden shelves holding vast arrays of tanks

 

[fishguy1978]

DMD123

 

[TwoHedWlf]

Amazon.com: DEWALT 4-Foot Tall, 3-Shelf Industrial Workshop/Garage Storage Rack, Total Capacity: 4,500 lbs.: Home & Kitchen

Buy DEWALT 4-Foot Tall, 3-Shelf Industrial Workshop/Garage Storage Rack, Total Capacity: 4, 500 lbs.: Storage Racks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Good results long term? I was thinking of this option down the line by adding custom cut wood shelf over the metal.

I don't, but a lot of people do. Those first ones would be too flimsy, but the second should be heaps strong enough. Maybe limit it to somewhere in the 700lb range per shelf, but it looks like you'd have a hard time practically putting that much on each shelf anyway.

 

[FINWIN]

I don't, but a lot of people do. Those first ones would be too flimsy, but the second should be heaps strong enough. Maybe limit it to somewhere in the 700lb range per shelf, but it looks like you'd have a hard time practically putting that much on each shelf anyway.

I noticed that...didn't see anything on the specs showing depth between shelves (height).

 

[tlindsey]

What exactly do want to place on the storage shelf? I also agree with TwoHedWlf .

 

[DMD123]

DMD123

lol, okay but Im not posting pics!

I posted my garage set up here:

How would I build a racking system?

My mom just bought a house. My room is kinda smaller than my previous room. So I would like make the best use of my space. Thanks

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The Dewalt racks work but needed to be modified to hold 18" wide tanks. I think I explained most of it in the linked thread.

 

[Chief Tom]

If I ever have a fish room, I thought about repurposing old pipe scaffolding. Could easily fit 2 breeders back to back and side to side and as strong as you want to make it depending on the shelving. I always see sections discarded on construction sites.

 

[DMD123]

Sorry wrong link try this one, it has more pics and details:

Weight Distribution of Aquarium on Shelving

Yet another consideration, besides floor not being level... wall also not straight. This means the gap behind is not uniform. It’s totally fine looking but on the left side the rach is a bit further from wall. lol, making me talk about the project has made me remember a lot of the challenges...

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I did do a bit more work so I best pop a couple pics up here:

Main set up before seating

Got my table and bar stools in place

I decided to cap the ends for a more finished look

Other side got hooks to hang fish towels up to dry

 

[FESHMAN]

I have my small tanks on one of these, I've installed it last summer and It have been holding well since. Although it probably can handle the weight of a tank of it's footprint, I recommend something with a little more heft. Mine seem like it may tip over if somebody tried pulling it hard enough, luckily that never happened to me (yet). They also seem a little bit wobbly, but they can support the weight for sure. The warehouse I got it from had crates of screws and metal marts on them. A few of our local shops have been using them for tanks also with no problems.

They are inexpensive for what they can do (if installed properly). But if you are willing to pay extra for the added peace of mind I'd say get the other stronger stuff.