Will this stand hold up a 100g+ tank?

[Arowanablubber]

I found this used tank through facebook marketplace. The measurements are 240cm L x 30cm W x 45cm H, - this tank would almost perfectly fit on this ledge and it would be more well supported as it would run the whole length of the wall. The only concern I would have is the width is only about 12 inches...Is that too short for an Asian Arowana?

My other concern would be the gallon size, the space is the aquarium is high but the gallon size is relatively low only about 86 gallons but the tank being over 7ft long.

You guys think this could work? I would reinforce the gap on the ledge with some hardy wood blocks placed vertically to help redistribution of the weight but it wouldn't be much heavier than the current tank I have....

 

[Backfromthedead]

I found this used tank through facebook marketplace. The measurements are 240cm L x 30cm W x 45cm H, - this tank would almost perfectly fit on this ledge and it would be more well supported as it would run the whole length of the wall. The only concern I would have is the width is only about 12 inches...Is that too short for an Asian Arowana?

My other concern would be the gallon size, the space is the aquarium is high but the gallon size is relatively low only about 86 gallons but the tank being over 7ft long.

You guys think this could work? I would reinforce the gap on the ledge with some hardy wood blocks placed vertically to help redistribution of the weight but it wouldn't be much heavier than the current tank I have....

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Tbh that tank would be perfect for your space but the width is indeed unacceptable for an aro. Tbh, the 45 cm tank was only a little better and most aros will outgrow that width as well. Most of the keepers on this site recommend at least a 24-36" wide tank for a jardini, african or asian and a much larger tank for silver or blacks.

 

[Arowanablubber]

Tbh that tank would be perfect for your space but the width is indeed unacceptable for an aro. Tbh, the 45 cm tank was only a little better and most aros will outgrow that width as well. Most of the keepers on this site recommend at least a 24-36" wide tank for a jardini, african or asian and a much larger tank for silver or blacks.

That’s what I was thinking ? might have to just go and buy a whole set up with a stand

 

[Backfromthedead]

That’s what I was thinking ? might have to just go and buy a whole set up with a stand

Now you're talkin. If youre serious about keeping an aro happy, healthy and growing it large the first and foremost thing is a large tank.

That being said, there are many other fish and setups that would thrive in a long tank there. That 7 ft tank is just too narrow at 12" for my tastes. You could do a lot with a 7-8'x18" tank there though. Is the space about 8' wide?

 

[Arowanablubber]

Now you're talkin. If youre serious about keeping an aro happy, healthy and growing it large the first and foremost thing is a large tank.

That being said, there are many other fish and setups that would thrive in a long tank there. That 7 ft tank is just too narrow at 12" for my tastes. You could do a lot with a 7-8'x18" tank there though. Is the space about 8' wide?

Yes just under 8 ft long and width being about 1.5 ft. Which is perfect but in terms of weight would be a major stress on this ledge. Don't need half the wall crumbling down, a dead aro, and 3,000 dollar in damages lol

 

[Kris P Bacon]

Add support, when you think you have enough, add more. Overbuild it.

 

[cockroach]

In Taiwan, I would not trust that cabinet shelving. They use the cheapest material to get the best effect and more often than not, it is low grade chipboard that is coated to look nice.
Get a screwless metal stand for a big tank. Don't forget that earthquakes play a major role in tank choice here. If that buckles even a little in a quake the your whole apartment is flooding and your fish is in trouble.
Also, all that wiring and cabling behind should be kept clean.

 

[Ulu]

I worked 22 years in a structural design firm. A counter top is almost never a good aquarium stand. You certainly need reinforcement.

A good reinforcement job won't be easy.

AFAICT That's only 2cm thick stone except at the edge. Not too strong, though it's on a frame of some type.

AND, it's the quality of the frame below it that is your real issue. Fiberboard hates water. The laminate won't protect it in the end, because it all lacks edge sealing treatments. Any water that gets in the frame (or particularly the drawers) will ruin them. They usually only use "interior" grade glue on these things, and very little. The joints and edges are critical and the hardest to waterproof after the construction.

Around here residential counters are designed for a dead load of 40 psf uniform, 24/7/365, plus must support a man standing on the top in any spot, on occasion. (This varies from place to place, and with the class of building.)

A 100g tank is typically over 100 psf (depends totally on the dimensions.)

 

[Arowanablubber]

Yes I realized after talking with everyone on this site that putting a big tank on that shelf is just not worth the risk. I'm moving in the next few months and looking at getting a bigger place. I want to convert a whole room to an office / aquarium space. I even found a local guy in my area that makes custom steel frames and at a reasonable cost. Unfortunately I'll just have to wait it out until I can look at bigger apartments.

 

[Backfromthedead]

Its not like i care much one way or another, and i can certainly appreciate op wanting to play it safe, but i have to insist that everyone is overanalyzing the hell out of this thing. The tank in question is not that large, and that surface appears to be pretty sturdy. Sure the framing is particle board, but theres quite a bit of support and as long as its not being soaked constantly theres very little risk of a collapse or tsunami or whatever other catastrophe is being forecast here.

Ive seen many examples of much larger tanks in much more precarious positions that have been running for years if not decades. I feel like everyone is criticizing the situation just to weigh in with a bunch of technical information that doesnt amount to beanhill. Its like a competition of who can nitpick the best.

To the op, have you had any issues with the tank there so far? As of now it qppears you have a 700-800 lb. Tank isolated to one corner of that area. From the pictures i see, there doesn't appear to be any sag or damage to the "stand" so far, and the tank isnt even situated in an ideal position to support the weight. And imo, it will sit there for 100 more years with no consequence.

Like i said though, just my take on the situation. Im not pushing you one way or another. Just think this is being put under a microscope when its a very simple situation.