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What do you use as a stand for a nano tank? (5 gallon)

14K views 16 replies 12 participants last post by  Daniel.E.  
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I'm thinking about getting two 5 gallon tanks (possibly fluval spec v or the top fin knock offs) and would like to know what you guys use as stands for them since they're not as heavy as other tanks.

I was looking through Ikea and I like the lack side tables and coffee tables but the lack side table says max load capacity is 55lbs (5 gallon is 62lbs) and there is no info on the coffee table. I'm looking for them to be side by side.
 
#3 ·
My Spec V is on a shelf in a heavy office-type bookshelf. I wouldn't recommend that though. Makes it too hard to get into it from above. I realized that when I set it up that way so I put another shelf on top of the shelf so that I can slide the whole thing out some to get better access but it's still kind of a pain. Looks great but I'll move it at some point and likely not do that again.
 
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Go for a cheap old second hand tv closet. Sidetable. Find the right size. Paint it black. Very cheap. Not the most beautiful than a cabinet made for it but very cheap! I bought mine for like $5 haha.

If you really don't trust is you can always support it by attaching two wooden bars in an X shape on the back. This way it will be more firm.