Aquarium stand for acrylic tanks

[smallville]

Hi,

 

I don't think this really matters, but I want to make sure. I just bought a 18x18x18 Uniquarium Acrylic Cube (25G) and I was about to spend $500+ for the matching acrylic stand and canopy, when I realized I could spend $150 on the 29G Oceanic Systems BioCube Aquarium Stand. The BioCube is glass and I'm assuming the stand is wood and made for this specific tank. But I would like to use this stand for my new acrylic tank. I think it would be OK, but it would be nice to know your thoughts or advice. Currently I have 12x12x12 acrylic cube with a 12x12 styrofoam underneath and then sitting on an wooden IKEA table with metal legs and that's been fine for years.

 

Thanks,

 

Irvin

[squiddly]

Hi,

 

I don't think this really matters, but I want to make sure. I just bought a 18x18x18 Uniquarium Acrylic Cube (25G) and I was about to spend $500+ for the matching acrylic stand and canopy, when I realized I could spend $150 on the 29G Oceanic Systems BioCube Aquarium Stand. The BioCube is glass and I'm assuming the stand is wood and made for this specific tank. But I would like to use this stand for my new acrylic tank. I think it would be OK, but it would be nice to know your thoughts or advice. Currently I have 12x12x12 acrylic cube with a 12x12 styrofoam underneath and then sitting on an wooden IKEA table with metal legs and that's been fine for years.

 

Thanks,

 

Irvin

 

I've used that stand for my Aquapod 24 for several years now and recommend it highly. It is very sturdy, has shelves inside to put my supplies, has a hole for wires, and is stylish to boot.

[smallville]

Great. Thanks for the reply.

[Larry Grenier]

Very important: make sure that the majority of the bottom is supported unlike glass where you only need the edges supported. The bottom can end-out bowing and maybe worse.

[smallville]

Thanks Larry.