FlyingFishKeeper Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew a good way to support a 38 gallon (Length: 36.25 in Width: 12.625 in)preferably 3 feet off the ground? I've looked all over the internet and not really found anything that's a reasonable price and I like the features of. I'm open to DIY however considering I haven't built anything out of wood other than a few small structures made of popsicle sticks I'd prefer not to especially considering this would be holding 38 gallons of water. Thanks! Edited August 8, 2021 by FlyingFishKeeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Not inexpensive, but rolling tool chests are my favorites. This thread had a lot of good ideas. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HH Morant Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 That's about 315 pounds of water, plus the aquarium itself. The substrate displaces some water, but is heavier than water, so it adds weight. So anything that a couple of 200-pound guys could sit on without breaking will work. I like Daniel's idea of rolling tool chests. Might as well make the aquarium portable! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I love the rolling tool chest idea so organized! Hubby’s snap-on chest is no longer safe…he will be thrilled 😜 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudofish Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Never thought of using those tool chests but like the idea. Have a few old craftsman and some snap-ons plus a harbor freight one. Benefits of having an old hot rodder as a father lol. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I’m sure you’re already doing this, but keep your eye on craigslist and Facebook marketplace. Every once in a while something comes up that’s a great deal! That’s how I got the stand for my 55 gallon. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingFishKeeper Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) Thank you everyone! I don't really buy much used stuff, and I didn't see anything that stuck out to me so I'm probably going to go for the tool chest unless something really good comes up. I've seen this one on Home Depot that I like, plus it seems to have a better value for the price compared to most aquarium stands since it has an integrated outlet, a bunch of storage space, and is portable (I assume useful if/when I have to move). My question about the chest is will it be able to support the weight of the aquarium given that it's not directly over the points that the load is put into the floor. I would likely place it on the corner of the chest in the highlighted section:Would this support it? Thank you! Edited August 9, 2021 by FlyingFishKeeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/9/2021 at 6:41 PM, FlyingFishKeeper said: I would likely place it on the corner of the chest in the highlighted section:Would this support it? Thank you! Yes, that will work. I have done it that way with no problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 should be fine offset. just dont exceed the rating of the casters, and that can usually be found in product descriptions. harbor freight has some decent tool chests too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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