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Wheels on tank stand?

12 years ago

I would like to make the stand for my 40 gal. aquarium easier to move around safely on my new laminate flooring. I was thinking of adding some industrial strength casters to the bottom of the stand which is wood, but to hold 500 pounds I would have to get 4 inch casters. Any other ideas or suggestions?

Comments (3)

garyfla_gw
12 years ago
Hi
They make slides for heavy furniture which should work.
Another choice would be the casters they make for appliances. These types needn't be very high . gary
johnsonm08
12 years ago
If you try to move a tank like that full of water the wave action will spill a lot of water out, and possibly rupture the seams of your tank!
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bulldinkie
12 years ago
yes what John said sounds like disaster waiting to happen,those tanks are heavy when full

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