I would build one if I didn't have this boltless rack, What if putting 2x4 wood as a support? would you think it will hold up?
120 Gallon boltless shelving
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No. I wouldn't put a tank anywhere near those shelves.
Fish Tank Travis
just said his crapped out at 75 lbs on it. Yes, your tank will be more distributed, but it is going to be close to 1500 lbs. It doesn't matter how distributed per shelf that is, that is a huge amount of weight they just aren't designed to handle. I would also be concerned with racking, that much weight on top it looks like it wouldn't tank much to push those shelves over.
Totally your call on this, but it just will not be worth the time or effort to make that shelf safe to use, if it is even possible. A tank this size you aren't just risking some wet floors, you are risking serious injury or death if it gives out with someone in front of it.
I wish something like these would work, I'm going to be setting up six 75 gal tanks soon, but these things are far too risky.
Fish Tank Travis
just said his crapped out at 75 lbs on it. Yes, your tank will be more distributed, but it is going to be close to 1500 lbs. It doesn't matter how distributed per shelf that is, that is a huge amount of weight they just aren't designed to handle. I would also be concerned with racking, that much weight on top it looks like it wouldn't tank much to push those shelves over.Totally your call on this, but it just will not be worth the time or effort to make that shelf safe to use, if it is even possible. A tank this size you aren't just risking some wet floors, you are risking serious injury or death if it gives out with someone in front of it.
I wish something like these would work, I'm going to be setting up six 75 gal tanks soon, but these things are far too risky.
Believe me, it will be MUCH harder to "try to get that to work" as opposed to getting some 2x4's and/or 4x4's and putting them together for a new stand. If you get your measurements then any hardware store can cut the wood for you. Then you get some screws, maybe some brackets, and go to town on putting it together. If you get the pieces cut by the hardware store then you can probably have the three level frame built in under an hour, if you use a drill screwdriver.
Please just take our advice and ditch the shelf. Isn't that what this thread is about...didn't you ask if the shelf can handle the weight of the tank? Since we are all telling you (notice that not a single person has said that this is ok to use) that it's not safe, please listen to what we have to say. I know it's not what you want to hear but it's the truth. The shelf is great for keeping lawn tools and random crap that's not too heavy on it but it's not at all designed, nor is it capable of holding the weight of aquariums.
Please just take our advice and ditch the shelf. Isn't that what this thread is about...didn't you ask if the shelf can handle the weight of the tank? Since we are all telling you (notice that not a single person has said that this is ok to use) that it's not safe, please listen to what we have to say. I know it's not what you want to hear but it's the truth. The shelf is great for keeping lawn tools and random crap that's not too heavy on it but it's not at all designed, nor is it capable of holding the weight of aquariums.
Believe me, I am not trying to waste your time and resources, I am trying to save your tanks and fish.
When you make a stand, make sure that you make it so that the tank supports are resting on top of the vertical supports, not bolted to the side of them. This will carry the weight and not leave it resting on the bolts, which is a bad thing.
I'm sure the shelves can be useful in some other manner...perhaps you can store your additional aquarium equipment on them. Or, just put your extra garage stuff on them. I'm sure you will be able to find a use for it.
When you make a stand, make sure that you make it so that the tank supports are resting on top of the vertical supports, not bolted to the side of them. This will carry the weight and not leave it resting on the bolts, which is a bad thing.
I'm sure the shelves can be useful in some other manner...perhaps you can store your additional aquarium equipment on them. Or, just put your extra garage stuff on them. I'm sure you will be able to find a use for it.
I would build a stand out of 2x4's for the tank and use that shelf for storage of dry goods. Such as fish food and filter parts etc.
I've seen that type of shelving fall apart when it just had empty cardboard boxes on it.
I've seen that type of shelving fall apart when it just had empty cardboard boxes on it.
