Cinnebuns Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 I just noticed my 20T is hanging over a little like this. Is this an issue I need to resolve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Vercetti Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 I have no experience with this scenario but I do know that type of aquarium is specifically designed to be supported on the outside edges i.e. the plastic rim. I would probably take the time to correctly support the aquarium but maybe someone else has actually kept their aquarium supported like that for long term and had no issues with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rube_Goldfish Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 I think @Tommy Vercetti is right about the weight being borne on the rim, but even if he's wrong, I know I'd be worrying about it. I'd need to do something for my own peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 it might never cause a problem, but you really want the rim supported the full length. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 I’ll share this video I seen awhile ago. Michael is speaking at our club this month so it’s the video that popped in my head. This being my share I can tell you an overhang of any type would make me a basket case nervous wreck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burke Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Lots to unpack here. Having a little overhang by itself shouldn’t be a problem. The rim carries the weight, and I’ve seen many fish rooms set up with the tanks set up that way. But I’m not sure if I’d do it that way. There are other options I’d prefer like putting a 1 inch board under the tank. The big box home improvement store sell laminated pine boards and would cut them for you if need help. Just get it .5” or 1” bigger than your tanks footprint. A little stain and finish, bob’s your uncle…. what concerns me is picture one. It looks like you have 2 adjacent sides that are not fully supported. (As in the left and front side). If that is the case, you’re running the risk that it could slip and the stand would hit the tank bottom, and you need to address it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnebuns Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/15/2023 at 7:52 PM, Guppysnail said: Michael I don't like this dude at all. He's incredibly rude in every interaction I've had with him. Won't watch the video lol. I did however choose to take the safe route. I had a larger stand i just got in a great deal in a lot from marketplace. I had intended to sell it but this is a much better use. I can sell the one it's on instead. Speaking of...that lot was an AMAZING deal. 20T tank, nice stand for 20T (might fit 20L too idk), aquaclear 110, 2 heaters, gravel vac system (not sure what kind. I've never seen it before), lid and a few other random supplies ll foe $25 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/15/2023 at 5:52 PM, Guppysnail said: This being my share I can tell you an overhang of any type would make me a basket case nervous wreck. Me too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/15/2023 at 11:02 PM, Cinnebuns said: 20T tank, nice stand for 20T (might fit 20L too idk), aquaclear 110, 2 heaters, gravel vac system (not sure what kind. I've never seen it before), lid and a few other random supplies ll foe $25 that is AMAZING! congrats on your new stuff! im just confused why you need a aquaclear 110,and 2heaters for a 20T tank... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnebuns Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 6:05 AM, Theplatymaster said: that is AMAZING! congrats on your new stuff! im just confused why you need a aquaclear 110,and 2heaters for a 20T tank... Same. Also, I actually forgot to add a super nice light! Aaaaaaand all he was keeping was minnows for bait for fishing. Very confused. Oh well. Good deal for me!! On 3/16/2023 at 6:05 AM, Theplatymaster said: that is AMAZING! congrats on your new stuff! im just confused why you need a aquaclear 110,and 2heaters for a 20T tank... Same. Also, I actually forgot to add a super nice light! Aaaaaaand all he was keeping was minnows for bait for fishing. Very confused. Oh well. Good deal for me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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