Questions about Tank Stand

[redbasser]

I've just recently bought a used fish tank.
Size 4ft x 2ft x 2.5ft (LxWxH). Thickness of glass 12mm.
I'm considering getting a used WI tank stand made to support a 4x2x2 (10mm)tank.
How to find out if the stand is strong enough to support my new tank?
Anyone has similar experience to share?

 

[TaffyFish]

You're looking at roughly 25% extra weight in the glass and in the water contained. I would expect aquarium stands to be over-engineered by more than 25% and would be confident in your shoes. Of course the only true way of knowing is to set it up in the garden and fill her up!

 

[Purple]

Agreed -

I think the tolerance may not allow for the extra six inches of water.......but it's a close call.....

Yours has 138 US gals (522kgs) - opposed to 110 US gals (416 kgs) so the 28 extra US gals weighs another 105 kgs

You're asking it to do another 25% basically.

http://www.onlineconversion.com

The trouble is that the only way to find out is to try it - and if it starts to fall over - get out of the way quickly and buy another tank and stand

 

[Lotus]

Does WI mean wrought iron? If so, it should be safe.

 

[redbasser]

WI = Wrought Iron
Thanks for all the info.
Based on the inputs I am confident enough to use the stand.
Cannot wait to get the stand & to start keeping fish.
Thanks!!