New Tank, New Stand… will it hold?!

[Prot0n]

Hi all,

Apologies in advance, this is a question likely as old as time in this forum. Like many others, I’m making a bit of a return to the hobby yet I am doing so with a 125L Fluval Roma and its accompanying stand… yet when looking at the stand now with the tank approx 3/4s full, I can’t help but believe it looks a little “flimsy”?

Does anyone else have this setup and can they give me a bit of confidence I’m not going to wake up with water all in the living room?!

All the best,

Prot0n

 

[connorlindeman]

Could you attach a picture?

 

[Prot0n]

I’m not around at the moment for live pictures, but the stand itself if unaware is this one! Tank and Stand

 

[Archerfish]

Yes, if the tank & stand are new and sold by Fluval as a complete set. Assemble the stand per instructions and ensure the connections are tight. And make sure the stand is on a solid foundation not a thick carpet.

 

[connorlindeman]

I misread the post. I thought that you already had an old stand and tank. Agreed with archerfish. Assemble it good and proper and you are good to go.

 

[seangee]

If the stand does not come with sliders you may want to think about the practicalities of moving it to access the rear (or paint the wall). I have hard floors so I cut a rug to the correct size and put it under the stand upside down. Its a life saver when you need to move it. Tonight I am replacing the backing on my tank and when I drain 75% of the water for the water change it means I can slide it (very carefully) to get access.

 

[Prot0n]

Hi all, yes it’s been built to spec and is on a relatively low pile carpet so not really got any worries there! Thanks all for calming my nerves… now to cycle the thing!

 

[CaptainBarnicles]

I have the fluval Roma 240 and can confirm that it holds I was also sceptical but it doesn't budge