Misa Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I have a 75 gallon Petsmart (Marineland?) aquarium stand that was holding a 40 gallon breeder. The bottom seal failed on that tank so I purchased a 75 gallon Aqueon (Petco) tank as a replacement. For some unknown reason the tank overhangs either end by 1/8 inch...the stand measures 48 3/4" and the tank is labeled as 48 1/2". My thought is to cut a piece of 3/4" plywood for the top that is 1/2" longer and wider and screw it down. I could band the edge and paint it black so it still looks nice but I don't know if it would work long term. There is also a slight, just under 1/8" bow in the center of the stand so I think I need to figure a way to brace the center? Would this work? Am I missing something? Is there a better solution (short of buying a new stand)? Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 thats fine, my only concern would be that the stand is rated to hold a full 75 gallon aquarium. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misa Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 On 11/29/2022 at 8:55 AM, lefty o said: thats fine, my only concern would be that the stand is rated to hold a full 75 gallon aquarium. Yes, it is the 75 gallon Marineland aquarium stand; I just had a 40B on it previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luciferkrist Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 As long as the glass isn't overhanging you won't have any issues other than aesthetics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Some stands are RIDICULOUSLY tight. No idea why. Overall the stand has really good quality to it. I see good things with the way the corners are supported well. I would make sure you add a yoga mat or some other pad to the top before you fill that thing up! I think you're OK because the corners are supported and the top face doesn't have a massive overhang. If you're talking more than 1/2" from the leg to the outside of the rim, then I would slightly have concern. Weight difference on a 40B vs. a 75G is..... 458 vs. 785 lbs. Always funny how you can buy a stand from X and then they use 0.125-0.250 inches to make you feel locked into that tank brand.... I couldn't even tell you when / if marineland even has 75G tanks available. Aqueon: 48.5 x 18.5 x 21.125 Marineland: 48.375 x 18.375 x 21.0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misa Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 I guess I'm paranoid after having the 40 fail on me. So general consensus is get a mat and don't worry about it? The things companies do...Just Why??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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