Using this as my Tank Stand

saltynoob

Member
I have a question about the possibility of using my lateral filing cabinet as a stand for a 75 gallon tank that I would have built. The lateral filing cabinet is made of wood I think cherry. It has an 1 1/4" thick top with 1/2" walls and 1/2" to 3/4" rear wall. It has a steel reinforced bar that spans the length from right to left inside the cabinet along the front top screwed into the left and right sides of the cabinet.
I currently have my 20 gallon on top of it and was thinking what if I had a 75 gallon (36x24x20) tank built to go on top of it. Would the cabinet sustain the weight.
 

chilwil84

Active Member
if the tanks edges where on or within an inch of the side walls of the cabinet it should be fine most stands for 75s are 3/4 pine with open backs and if it is hardwood you should have no problem
 
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