Cjbear087 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 So I’ve found a good shelving unit after some advice on one of my previous posts and I was wondering if this will be okay? I will be purchasing the steel shelving option. https://www.bigdug.co.uk/shelving-c4505/big340-shelving-c5023/big340-light-grey-915mm-high-shelving-p17316 On the top shelf I plan to keep an 125 litre tank On the middle I plan to keep a 60 litre AND a 45 litre On the bottom I plan to keep a 70 litre Do you guys think this will be okay load wise and material wise? Also - I am putting this in my bedroom and I don’t want the steel to be super noisy so if any one has any ideas of what I could do to cover the steel (like a mouse mat or something) and put the fish tanks on top of let me know. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjbear087 Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 UPDATE: I’ve just asked the seller if they thought it would be good for a fish tank and they said because the water is classed as a live load the unit has a chance of collapsing - not sure how but that’s not something I want to risk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 On 8/30/2024 at 9:12 AM, Cjbear087 said: not sure how but that’s not something I want to risk I know. We want to do this without killing the bank. But a lot of the stuff you get inexpensively isn't worth the money you pay for it. Unfortunately. You can always do like me. If it's a flat spot, it's got a tank on it. out of the 14 tanks. I only have 4 stands. and those were for the bigger ones. The rest are on tables, dressers, counters. Yes, I'm sure my wife gets very annoyed with me sometimes 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhoyo Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 I have two 70l on the middle shelf and a turtle tank on the bottom shelf of this. They do different sizes. https://www.tufferman.co.uk/products/1x-hrx-industrial-shelving-1770mm-high-up-to-600kg-grey?variant=40889903743113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjbear087 Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 On 9/1/2024 at 12:42 PM, mrhoyo said: I have two 70l on the middle shelf and a turtle tank on the bottom shelf of this. They do different sizes. https://www.tufferman.co.uk/products/1x-hrx-industrial-shelving-1770mm-high-up-to-600kg-grey?variant=40889903743113 I did look at these but because they are MDF I didn’t want to risk them coming into contact with water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 I made my own stand. You could adapt my stand for your own. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhoyo Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 On 9/1/2024 at 1:06 PM, Cjbear087 said: I did look at these but because they are MDF I didn’t want to risk them coming into contact with water I replaced mine with 18mm plywood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryWithAKatana Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 I agree with @johnnyxxl that making your own stand is 100% worth it. I have made tables with wood before and they stand the test of time. I wouldn't recommend having all three large tanks on one stand though. If you have smaller tanks maybe switch spots with those. I would hate to see a collapsed tank stand when I come home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed R Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Definitely do not use MDF or chipboard or anything not at least 7 ply external plywood for shelving. They'll fail in days, and you really don't want to see what they'll do if you ever get them wet! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne 82nd Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 (edited) 2x4s 3/4in. plywood with enough braces will hold just about anything. and alot cheaper than most. A little sandpaper and stain to dress it up. Edited September 2 by Airborne 82nd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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