would a normal tv stand or bookshelf from ikea work?
2007-12-10 05:56:00 · 6 answers · asked by JWCA85 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
no tv stand or shelf will hold a 55 gallon tank
but i build one by myself, and it came out great
Here is a thread for you to read with pics included which i did myself
http://fishlesscycling.com/forum/index.php?topic=696.0
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-12-10 15:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It takes a solid table to set a 55 gal tank on. Metal stands are a good choice but any table that is large enough with say 2"x2" legs that have bracing or a shelf towards the bottom should work fine. Basically you can build a stand using 4 three foot 2"x2"s a half a sheet of 3/4" plywood and three eight foot 1"x 2"s to dress up the edge of the plywood.
Good luck
PK
2007-12-10 15:49:21 · answer #2 · answered by Patrick K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A filled 55 gallon aquarium weighs 625 pounds! Then add 55 pounds of gravel and decorations. That is one heavy tank! I have a 55 gallon that I've had to move a couple of times. I wouldn't trust a tank that size on anything except for an aquarium stand that was made just for a 55 gallon aquarium. They can be expensive I know. You can see if any of your local fish stores has any used ones or look for some good sales! Or you can try craig's list online.
2007-12-10 14:11:59 · answer #3 · answered by Loves Dogs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Water weighs about 8 lbs per gallon so 55 gallons is about 440 lbs. That requires a substantial stand! My 55 gallon is on a metal stand that came with it. I have 20 gallons on a sturdy square wooden table.
I don't think I'd trust anything made at Ikea to support that kind of weight especially not anything made out of that pressboard wood.
2007-12-10 14:02:01 · answer #4 · answered by Mokey41 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know it sounds tempting to buy those tables from ikea for 20 dollars,but it's not worth it. They are not made out of wood, and will collapse! You can buy a 55 gallon tank at petsmart for 70 dollars I believe. You don't want to risk the tank collapsing because that's insane water damage to your house, plus all the other damages. 55 gallon spilling into the floor is not a joke.
2007-12-10 15:52:46 · answer #5 · answered by revernance 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I built a sturdy stand for my 75 gallon aquarium out of 2x4's. If you are a handy man I would go that route. I spent only $15 on the supplies to build it. My wife made a cover for it and it looks great.
2007-12-10 14:13:07 · answer #6 · answered by ntyce 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋