DougAdel Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 I have a 60 gallon tank 48x24x12 with a mdf stand. I got the tank and stand 2nd hand and it was in good shape when i purchased it about a year ago. I have noticed that there is a little bit of a bow in the center of the stand. Less than a cm. You cannot see through to the other side. I believe the bow was caused from water damage and the mdf has just sagged. There is no center brace on the stand, but there is no sagging that i can tell from underneath. How much trouble am I in? What stands or places in Edmonton that i can get a good stand. Preferrably under 300 bucks as money is a bit of an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 If there is room under the stand, you could cut some 2x4 and wedge them vertically to provide support. Are you handy? Have a saw and drill? There are a tonne of YouTube videos on building stands for pretty cheap. Do you know a shop teacher? You could touch base with them and have the students (I'd stick w/ NAIT and post-secondary to be safe, tho High School kids could do it, too) build a stand, maybe for the cost of parts and a couple large pizzas. I've worked out deals like that in the past... though I can't remember where I met the teacher. Might have been this forum or CanReef, maybe somewhere else. Go to used furniture stores - Architectural Clearing House and ReStore are 2 off the top of my head - and get a solid wood desk/cabinet. Check the sales at LFS - you should be able to get a "proper aquarium stand" for less than $300. Though, as you found out, those MDF stands don't last if they get a bit of water on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceturf Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) I agree with jvision - some 2x4 put in would be good. If you have trouble getting the 2x4's in there, you could cut them short, then squeeze some PL premium / subfloor adhesive in there - strong enough for your house floors, strong enough for your tank. Along with the places mentioned, "The Find" often has old tables / desks. Edited September 12, 2017 by Iceturf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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