Cabinets can easily be DIY-ed to make better aquarium stands. Many inexperienced fish owners tend to place their aquarium on cheap IKEA-like cabinets which do not provide sufficient support and will give in over time.
Cabinets can be reinforced using solid wood beams or metal. Most cabinets need only be reinforced on their joints or with metal braces. If in doubt get an aquarium stand as some cabinets can be made of lighter wood and can collapse under the weight. If you have a tank bigger than 20 gallons, it is more secure to get an aquarium stand from the store where you bought the fish tank, online or even build one yourself.
Cheaper aquarium stands can come from big stores with simple designs. There are better-trusted ones from branded stores and custom builds.
Consider your budget before buying one as aquarium stands can be quite expensive. There are many types of aquarium stands as well, made from metal or wood. Some stands are just enough to support the tank in the form of a simple-looking frame. While some stands can provide much more support as well as storage space to keep the fish food, cleaning supplies etc. For me, the extra storage space underneath proved to be useful to store all my aquarium equipment.
Can you put the tank on the floor? Yes, but you have to check whether your floor is strong enough. There are people who even put the aquarium inside of the floor to create an indoor pond. It can be difficult to clean as it is difficult to siphon water. It is generally advised only for experienced fish owners. However, when your aquarium is too heavy and your floor to weak, you have to take measures.
It is possible for your floor to collapse under the weight of the aquarium. Different types of floors have different strengths. Stone flooring can come in the form of granite marble and even porcelain. They are durable and absorb less water. Laminate flooring is quite weak as well as other wood floorings.
They are susceptible to scratches and dents and if underneath a tank may get water damage. Carpeted flooring is also not advised as it will be difficult to clean. It can also create harmful bacteria if mould grows on it.
Older ones are bigger and therefore carry more weight. I would also say that a with sand, stone, filter and backing is too heavy for a floor not supported by concrete or additional joists.
A floor must be able to support 40 pounds per square foot to be safe for a single family home. Buying a gallon tank including bracket, glass lid, etc. A gallon tank measures 48 x 18 x 24 inches. Therefore, the length x width x height in feet of the water volume is Answer: A US gallon of water weighs 3. An Imperial UK gallon weighs 4, kg 10, lbs or the highest temperature which is 2. This rule has many variations, but the most common estimates are that you should fill 1 inch for every 25 gallons of water.
This means that a gallon tank can hold 6 to 15 1-inch fish or 2 to 4 3-inch fish. Convert the volume in cubic feet to the capacity in gallons.
Multiply the volume of the tank by 7. Well, if it was me I wouldn't try it. Hm, maybe I can get my sister to help me haha. If it feels like it's too heavy then I guess I'll wait. Thanks for the reply. I'm with Christine, please don't try it yourself. According this this chart, empty would be 78 pounds. Yeah, if you could get a helping hand from your sister that would be great. If you could drag it, I'd say you'd be ok by yourself, but since its in the attic, you'd need atleast one other person to help you lol.
They are not that heavy, but awkward and kind of a pain. If you are not sure if you can do it yourself , definitely get help. Well I already got it down from the attic by myself, it wasn't that bad but like others said kind of awkward. It probably wasn't the smartest thing to do but it worked out. Thanks again everyone for the replies. Similar Aquarium Threads E.
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