Hi everyone
I hope to get some advice or experience from the members here. Thanx in advance.
So here goes.....
I'm planning to get a solid wood cabinet (L:4ft x B:2ft x H:2.5ft) from a buddy of mine who had previously used it for a 4ft planted tank. The cabinet is in good condition except for minor scratches here and there.
Also I'm planning to get a brand new braceless tank ( for planted....of course....what else).
The dimensions of the proposed tank will be L: 4 feet x B: 2.5ft x H: 1.5ft (Approx vol: 450 litres / 120 US gal)
According to the dimensions stated above, there is a difference of 6 inches / 15 cm in the breadth of the tank and cabinet. Meaning the tank is 15 cm longer than the cabinet.
I'm planning to have the front of the tank placed flush with the front of the cabinet.
The length of the tank and cabinet is the same (4ft /120cm)
Now my question is :
A) Is this safe for the tank to have about 15cm protruding at the back with no support from the cabinet.
(Please see the drawing below for a clearer idea)
B) What else can I do to make this tank and cabinet safe?
p.s. the cabinet in the picture below is not the actual cabinet I'm getting. This is for illustration purpose only
I chanced on this tank on the net. It's built by Eheim. If you notice, there is a small length of the tank not supported by the cabinet. I have marked it with red lines. This picture got me inspired to try something similar with my setup.
I hope to get some advice or experience from the members here. Thanx in advance.
So here goes.....
I'm planning to get a solid wood cabinet (L:4ft x B:2ft x H:2.5ft) from a buddy of mine who had previously used it for a 4ft planted tank. The cabinet is in good condition except for minor scratches here and there.
Also I'm planning to get a brand new braceless tank ( for planted....of course....what else).
The dimensions of the proposed tank will be L: 4 feet x B: 2.5ft x H: 1.5ft (Approx vol: 450 litres / 120 US gal)
According to the dimensions stated above, there is a difference of 6 inches / 15 cm in the breadth of the tank and cabinet. Meaning the tank is 15 cm longer than the cabinet.
I'm planning to have the front of the tank placed flush with the front of the cabinet.
The length of the tank and cabinet is the same (4ft /120cm)
Now my question is :
A) Is this safe for the tank to have about 15cm protruding at the back with no support from the cabinet.
(Please see the drawing below for a clearer idea)
B) What else can I do to make this tank and cabinet safe?
p.s. the cabinet in the picture below is not the actual cabinet I'm getting. This is for illustration purpose only
I chanced on this tank on the net. It's built by Eheim. If you notice, there is a small length of the tank not supported by the cabinet. I have marked it with red lines. This picture got me inspired to try something similar with my setup.