Aquarium Stands - How Safe?

[Macko1968]

Hey folks

Our old 45 litre tank was sat on a solid pine sideboard without any issues. We've just upgraded to a Fluval Osaka 155, complete with its own cabinate.

I just wondered how safe these aquarium stands really are? I notice they all seem to be made of MDF which isn't the strongest material in the world, so has anyone had any isues with stands failing?

I'm a little paranoid that I'm going to come home 1 night find the tank on the floor, the cat full of fish & 155 litres of water lapping round the living room.

 

[Tolak]

MDF stands are junk, and the main reason I build my own. Look for solid wood. If you are in any way handy a more sturdy stand can be built with basic hand tools. It will be much cheaper as well.

 

[tammy12179]

I have found a plan for making your own aquarium stand i believe it will be good and strong and going to go ahead and make one myself some day soon here it is http/www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_stand.php

 

[Tolak]

That's pretty much how I build my stands, and the basic idea behind my wood tank racks. Check out http/www.garf.org/

Scroll down to the DIY folder on the left, they have a program that you can put your tank measurements into, and it will give you a cut list, assembly instructions, the whole deal. Many members here have used this to build stands.