polarbear656 Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 I'm going to be setting up 8 10 gallon tanks and was wondering if there's anything wrong with my choice of shelf. I chose one with all steel as opposed to the particle board ones. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-48-in-W-x-24-in-D-x-78-in-H-Steel-5-Shelf-MR482478W5/203828250 It can support 1000lb per shelf and I'm sure wont rust. The steel that the tanks are laying on are not flat, more like a web of steel rods. Will this nonflat surface cause damage to my tanks? I know rimless tanks need flat surfaces so I'll be using rimmed Aqueon tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaj Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 I think most people get them particle board version, then replace it with plywood. I would put plywood or some other rigid material on the wire grid, just to make sure the tank frames have even support. An even surface will put less stress on the frames. I have an all wire shelf from Seville Classics, and I use styrofoam insulation on each shelf. The shelves do bow, but using additional support should lessen the strain put on the tanks. It also helps to distribute the weight on the shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 get the particle board style and replace with 2x4 or 2x6 boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamedic Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 why not just DIY a rack you can get 2x4 for like $3 each. I built my stands for all my tanks from 2x4 even my 240g is sitting on a DIY frame. you could build that for about $50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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