Anyone can recommend me a cheap rack for fisk tank

[Ke77eth]

how about checking ikea?

[takaco]

how about checking ikea?

I ask the worker at ikea all said they dont have rack to can withstand more than 50kg

[paradox]

I found this on qoo10:
http://www.qoo10.sg/gmkt.inc/Mobile/...code=422087813

Claims to hold 400kg per shelf, which I hardly believe. There are many other boltless racks on qoo10 which can at least hold 50kg.

May be a better alternative than other racks, but use at own risk.

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[Nismo83]

I put my 2ft on ikea ivar rack but I do not think mine is as heavy as yours. My tank only got plants on dw. Would recommend you get a proper 2ft stand for your fish tank. It's retail price is about 50-60sgd. 2x1 stand. There is a guy selling his 2.5 ft x 1 stand. Staying in the east. It is in one of the fb'a group. (Not promoting the group)

[takaco]

how come I always see deals in the east and not the west? interesting ...

what is your budget like? maybe can put in wanted thread...

my budhet below $60

[fireblade]

$60 can hardly get you a new rack or shelf... look in buy sell... sometimes nice people will give away or sell at a cheap price...
I've used a $90 plus shoe rack to hold my 2.5 feet tank for many years without any problem though.. rack and tank is the last thing you should save on...

[fireblade]

can try this
http://list.qoo10.sg/item/FURNITURE-...225652?sid=660

saw this

http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...-stand-2-tanks

maybe you can buy whole set then sell the tank ...

[takaco]

Should i buy this?




The seller claim the plywood can hold up to 100kg-150kg per level uniformly distributed, then metal can hold up to 300kg to 400kg per level uniformly distributed

i'm planning on this the rack to hold my 2ft-3ft fish tank

[Urban Aquaria]

Should be workable... for those type of industrial racks, the key is to make sure the tanks are directly supported by the metal beams (and not just sitting on the plywood, as the wood can soften over time and bend/break under load). Having the tank weight uniformly distributed across all the metal beams is also important to avoid (or at least reduce) bowing issues.

[fireblade]

looks workable and durable.

please waterproof your wood by wrapping with plastic wrapping paper or those for wrapping books, then it will be more durable. and no worries of the wood spoil

[tetrakid]

looks workable and durable.

please waterproof your wood by wrapping with plastic wrapping paper or those for wrapping books, then it will be more durable. and no worries of the wood spoil

Should be workable... for those type of industrial racks, the key is to make sure the tanks are directly supported by the metal beams (and not just sitting on the plywood, as the wood can soften over time and bend/break under load). Having the tank weight uniformly distributed across all the metal beams is also important to avoid (or at least reduce) bowing issues.

Shifus UA and Fireblade are right.

Instead of wrapping with plastic sheet, you can also paint the wooden planks with sealing paint.
It will prolong the life of the plywood, as that will prevent moisture from entering the pores of the wood an soaking through it in time.

Also, if you are putting tanks on the upper levels, make sure the whole rack's body is secured to the wall to prevent movement.
This is important, as angle-iron rack can tilt under extremely heavy loads such as full fish tanks.
Warning: A collapsed angle-iron stand with a fish tanks on it is no joke.

[AQMS]

And dont forget the foam pad or rubber mat...

[takaco]

Shifus UA and Fireblade are right.

Instead of wrapping with plastic sheet, you can also paint the wooden planks with sealing paint.
It will prolong the life of the plywood, as that will prevent moisture from entering the pores of the wood an soaking through it in time.

Also, if you are putting tanks on the upper levels, make sure the whole rack's body is secured to the wall to prevent movement.
This is important, as angle-iron rack can tilt under extremely heavy loads such as full fish tanks.
Warning: A collapsed angle-iron stand with a fish tanks on it is no joke.

I planning on putting the heaviest tank right at the bottom it can help counter abit, because the place I putting the rack don't have wall only have useless mounted to the wall cupboard

[takaco]

I just realize the width is 50cm are there anyway I can even distribute the weight? My tank is 2ft x 1ft x 1.5ft


I planning on purchasing more tank too...

[fireblade]

it will be good if you can get the exact width.. if not her come out a bit there come out a bit not nice and headache..
thought the rack can customise?

[takaco]

it will be good if you can get the exact width.. if not her come out a bit there come out a bit not nice and headache..
thought the rack can customise?

I'm currently looking at a few

1. Full Metal 90cm x 45cm x180cm
2. Frame metal the shelving plywood 90cm x 50cm x 180cm

e plywood can hold up to 100kg-150kg per level uniformly distributed, then metal can hold up to 300kg to 400kg per level uniformly distributed

[Urban Aquaria]

I just realize the width is 50cm are there anyway I can even distribute the weight? My tank is 2ft x 1ft x 1.5ft


I planning on purchasing more tank too...

Try to get the tanks and racks to match each others dimensions as best you can (you may need to custom make them to match)... what you want is for the tanks to be supported by as many of the metal beams as possible so that the structure itself is supporting the tank weight, not just the plywood supporting them.

[tetrakid]

And dont forget the foam pad or rubber mat...

Yes, that is the most important thing to be put under the fish tank to even out any pressure so that localized and uneven pressure spots will not cause eventual breakage of the glass.

Usually, thick a rubber mat or polystyrene foam is used. Do not overlook this item.

[Jo.D]

Any recommend shop to customize metal rack?

[Urban Aquaria]

Any recommend shop to customize metal rack?

You can check with N30 and get a quote.