Sellers lied, now what do I do?

fishhead0103666

Alligator Gar
MFK Member
May 14, 2018
6,058
6,938
188
youtu.be
I bought a rack off of amazon and it was listed as being 18 inches wide, it is not.
6AA1BE50-56FB-46E9-BE72-3B07251EF5FC.jpeg
Since it is not 18 inches wide can I have some plywood cut to length to fit my 75 gallons and just put them on top even though they will hang over a bit?
 

Man-made Monsters

Peacock Bass
MFK Member
Dec 26, 2016
655
696
115
I believe the tank will not be supported properly, even with the plywood. I would return it, as the seller sold something not as it was listed. Having the wrong stand can cause the weight of the water to crack the tank if its not supported properly. NOT WORTH THE RISK. Get the rite stand to fit the tank.
 

esoxlucius

Alligator Gar
MFK Member
Dec 30, 2015
3,670
13,557
194
UK
It looks to be just shy of 17" wide. So that would mean your 18" wide tank would need to overlap about 1/2" front and back. I don't think that's a major problem if your tank is sitting on ply.
 

fishhead0103666

Alligator Gar
MFK Member
May 14, 2018
6,058
6,938
188
youtu.be
I was thinking it would be ok, you reckon .5” thickness would be good for the plywood?
 

fishhead0103666

Alligator Gar
MFK Member
May 14, 2018
6,058
6,938
188
youtu.be
Just found out one leg is off by maybe 3/10 of an inch. I believe I have to put a thin piece of wood or something underneath said leg to make it all level?
 

BIG-G

Goliath Tigerfish
MFK Member
Dec 12, 2005
3,856
4,653
179
NC
I’m assuming the length was right since you didn’t mention it.
Is .5 inch something you already have lying around?
I would use 3/4 if you have to acquire the plywood. Just for the additional safety.

If there are multiple problems with this you may want to just return it. Unless you are certain you can make it stable.
 
  • Like
Reactions: tlindsey

phreeflow

Goliath Tigerfish
MFK Member
Nov 19, 2007
1,511
1,937
179
SoCal
Just return it and get the right one. I bought some at Lowe’s and everything fit perfect, was the right size, and didn’t wobble. Get something like that...it’ll look nicer and fit your tank better. 1/2” around isn’t horrible but still...
 

fishhead0103666

Alligator Gar
MFK Member
May 14, 2018
6,058
6,938
188
youtu.be
Oh my ####### god, #### me. I was so preocupied about the width that I didn’t bother checking the length besides a quick tape measure. They are a god damn fraction of an inch to short and I could only get them in if I forced them and cracked the damn tank. #### my life. I’m giving it to my parents and getting myself a damn 6’ x 2’ rack.
 
Last edited:

BIG-G

Goliath Tigerfish
MFK Member
Dec 12, 2005
3,856
4,653
179
NC
Oh my ####### god, #### me. I was so preocupied about the width that I didn’t bother checking the length besides a quick tape measure. They are a god damn fraction of an inch to short and I could only get them in if I forced them and cracked the damn tank. #### my life. I’m giving it to my parents and getting myself a damn 6’ x 2’ rack.
Oh dang. Sorry man.
 

fishhead0103666

Alligator Gar
MFK Member
May 14, 2018
6,058
6,938
188
youtu.be
  • Like
Reactions: islandguy11
zoomed.com
hikariusa.com
aqaimports.com
Store