will this rack work

[mopani]

I am going to breed bettas and need a place for the boys, say each self hold 600 lbs, and nothing about evenily distrbute either, I want to sit 20 Long side by side on it. if not does anyone know of a shelf that leigh. that can do as such

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Sandusky...Commercial-Shelving-Unit-WS722474-C/203251416

 

[pigoo]

Personally I wouldn't use those shelving units for aquariums...due to the way the shelves "friction-fit" onto the posts.

I do have/use shelving units just like this for many things...I just wouldn't use it for aquariums. If something should slip...you're in for a real mess.

 

[mopani]

I somtimes try to build stuff, but have no power tool and borry from family. somtimes it is easier to buy if i can, trust me, I saw industrial so i assumed they were pretty good, though like you said everything can fail

 

[Squirtle919]

I would use cinder blocks and some thick pine wood like this not my picture..

http://doc-10-8g-3dwarehouse.google...26f4a86fe50d4c8f0?ts=1303612411000&ctyp=other

you wont need any power tools and its quite cheap + a lot more stable then the other stand. You can paint or clad the blocks also for a nice finish.

 

[tanker19]

I have the shorter version of that shelf n the papers that come with It says evenly distributed weight I would think it would hold but I would put somthing down to spreeds the weight more even or use the block idea much more sturdy and much cheaper


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[mopani]

What would you add to distribute weight. I really like shelf. Not a fan of cinder blocks in my house. I would think spiders and such would get in cracks


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[SickSauce]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Edsal-36...-UR-185WGB/202067995?N=bduzZ12l2#.UY27wkpFAUw
I use this one, Fits 40 breeders perfectly. its not super stable with side to side motion but it holds two 40G just fine. If you want a stronger I think they make one with thicker steel, just measure the clearance before you buy. even tho the measurements are correct on box keep in mind its the outside dimensions. inner dimensions are a bit smaller

 

[mopani]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Edsal-77...mmercial-Shelving-Unit-ERZ782478W-4/202251082

I think this is it, 2000 lb a shelf, evenly i can do 2x 20 longs and a 10 side ways, maybe a 40 sump on bottem, or may go with heat tape and sponge filters, either way, I planned to spend 200-250 on this

 

[SickSauce]

keep in mind that the center support shelves do bend over time

 

[tanker19]

I would put a sheet of thin plywood down the size of the shelf. that way your wight is supported by the entire shelf


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