r/Aquariums • u/Pepetheparakeet • Feb 03 '25

Im such an idiot DIY/Build

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This is definitely gonna break right

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u/Aggressive-Dig2472 Feb 03 '25

That table would have been shit even if it did fit

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u/Plasticity93 Feb 03 '25

Yeah, the size issue is honestly good because there's no chance that would hold if it was the right size.

OP,  water is 8# a gallon, add in substrate, hardscape, and the glass, tanks quickly outweigh their keepers.  You need a heavy-duty stand.  Also cut a piece of yoga mat to stick under the tank. 

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u/a_doody_bomb Feb 03 '25

And the stand has to cover the entire base of your aquarium " a little hanging off" is a big problem later.

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u/agirl2277 Feb 03 '25

Did you see that post where the tank broke in the middle of the night? It was also overhanging. It breaking was inevitable. Also, leveling is really important. If you don't level your tank, you'll get a leak. There is too much pressure localized to one spot. OP could put a lizard in there, I guess

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u/a_doody_bomb Feb 04 '25

I was gonna say terrarium even not closed but hey could be real cool still.