Using two identical 40 breeder stands under 6' tank...

[FlanBurberry]

Hey everyone, I have 2 extra 40 breeder metal stands. The are the brooklyn model stands from petco. My question is, since they are exactly half the length of a 6' 125 gal tank, would it be okay to place them side by side and run 2x6's across or a thick piece of plywood and place the tank on top of them as opposed to trying to find a 6' metal stand somplace somewhat local (not easy)?

 

[celebrist]

I would think so if they can handle the weight. You may want to use something to hold them together so they don't slowly separate

 

[Freshwater4Life]

Yea they should be good and with that kind of downward force I don't think you need to worry about them separating.

 

[celebrist]

Here in earthquake country you do!

 

[jsodwi]

Bolt them together. I would put plywood on top as well and countersink screws down into the metal stand. It will be fine.

 

[Freshwater4Life]

Here in earthquake country you do!

Lol I did not account for that. Might have more issues than the stand than ha