Holy smokes, I love this! I was wondering how I was going to fit some more tanks in my tank room without having to go crazy building custom shelving and stands. This is quite ingenious!
Just wanted to say I saw this video beginning of 2015. I bought those racks and 4 years later they are going strong. The particle board still looks great, recently moved them into a bigger room. I have bought the racks since and they are totally worth it! Easy and fast put together. Love them. Thank you. So glad so many of your old videos are popping up today. Lol.
Update for anyone who is as frustrated as I've been trying to find a stand like this: The product seems to be discontinued. I've heard the new model is 1.5" smaller, so the 40g breeders won't fit. Having measured them in the store, it seems legit that they wouldn't fit. Sizes weren't even close to being big enough. The good news is, you might get lucky like I did. Armed with item number 319466 and the model number MR3618BWG, I called the local Lowes in Oklahoma. Around OKC they were able to track this stand, found 4 of them at 2 stores. Now they couldn't find the 1 at one of the stores, but the other store had all 3 of them hidden on the TOP racks, above the newer (crappier non-fitting) model. If you get lucky like this, you may also get surprised at the register, cause this $70-80 rack rang up $49.99 ($53 with tax). I was so stoked I may have bought all 3. (sorry anyone in OKC hunting for this thing) It seems to fit Tetra 40g Breeders just fine as seen in the video, I can also attest the Aqueon 40g Breeder fits just fine as I tested it out last night. Good luck guys, I'm stoked I found one, really sad that Edsal decided to downgrade the look and unintentional awesomeness of this stand with their new model. Perhaps if a bunch of us contact Edsal and complain they'll realize their potential gold mine. Also thank you to this channel for turning me on to this stand. Currently there's a $1/gallon sale at Petco from June 26th - August 6th, 2016
Great idea for people who don’t want to build one! If it’s going in your house like mine and you’re handy and have the tools, I highly recommend building one out of 2x4’s (tons of how-to’s here on YT) it’s nice to be able to customize it with shelves and most importantly wrapping it with some wood to make it look nice. If you really want it to be nice you could look into veneer or get walnut plywood. You won’t regret it.
Since this rack is discontinued, and theres nothing identical on the market I can find. Have you thought about having a company make a purpose built stand like this? I'd buy at least 3 if they came to market.
@@jacksaquariums9990 One of the Office Depot reviews states that the 40 breeders don't fit the racks anymore. Anyone purchase one recently that could confirm?
I just picket up 2 40 gallons yesterday at Petco. And a similar shelf at home depot. The weight limit is a little lower but with added bracing it works and still cost less. Perfect if you have the ability to beef up the stand a bit.
The gray Muscle Rack by Edsal from Lowe’s seems to be working so far. 800lbs per shelf load. I have one 40 on the bottom full currently and the second sitting on top empty.
+RJMikIII I actually never bought the stand even though I wanted to, I just settled with my small wooden dresser that it sits on because I think it looks better. The bottom glass of the tank sits flat with a towel underneth and the edge hanging off the sides. Sounds sketchy but works fine.
went out and bought this as soon as i saw this. petsmart is having a similar sale right now, and i picked up a 40 breeder to upgrade my 20 gallon saltwater to try some new fish and i was really struggling trying to find a stand. it matches my other stands and my desk. great find and fit!
+zack s Did this stand work with the Petsmart Aqueon 40g breeder? I got one at the dollar sale a few months ago but am curious to see if it works. Most say the Petsmart tank is larger than the Petco one. Can you confirm?
Great video. I love this idea much better than messing with lumber. If you get tired of the aquariums, you still have shelves. Brilliant idea, young man. Thanks again.
I tried this today with an Edsal rack with dimension 36x18x72 . It didn’t work for me.. the bottom brace around the tank wouldn’t allow it to fall into place in the rack. I don’t know what has changed here, The racks or the tanks.
Hey guys so Lowes and Home Depot have the newer version of this stand but it shows the holes on the rails which isnt as good looking. You can still find this exact stand on the web, but it can be difficult. I found mine on Walmart. It was listed as Edsal Storage Rack. They also had the newer version. Last I checked Walmart was sold out but maybe you will get lucky. It did cost me more than its original cost when Corey got it. Mine was 120. I know I overpayed.
Although, I will say that the bottom 40 breeders are a little bit harder to appreciate being so close to the ground. But if that's an issue, you can you use the bottom space for storage and still get two 40 breeder stands for like $80
@@downforce6666 Not yet, been remodeling the house, but made structural adjustments so i will be able to put in a 250. I now have multiple tanks, throughout the parts of the house that has been completed. thank you for asking.
40Bs are such excellent tanks, the dimensions work great for most setups, wish i had known about lowes stand before i spent a fortune on fosterssmith stands
***** I haven't run into any issues yet, but they are just metal, you could definitely put some feet underneath it like some wood or acrylic scraps for sure.
funny thing was that right when you mentioned the hardest part about this build was convincing plp you live with, i was just thinking of a wall the wife wont mind me using ahaha thanks for the vid :)
Even though I'm a little late but I'm gonna try this. The difference is that there will be a 20 long at the bottom for a sump and 40 at top (not too high of course) with stronger bottom boards what do you think?
Idea, you could put some of those furniture mover sliding feet on those legs at the bottom. When the tanks are empty the whole setup could be moved around. Make for easy cleaning behind the tanks and setup before filling.
Thanks for this.... the 40B tanks are wonderful, especially at $40 each when you can catch them.... I'm a hobbyist but hope to eventually set up a "fish room" ... For now I've been working out just how I'm going to build a stand for my 50G and 40Breeder, both of which have identical footprints... that makes building a stand kinda tricky, but this will be perfect and then I'll be all set for another pair of 40B tanks in the future... Thanks for sharing this, now I just hope I can come up with one of these shelving units...
+Aquarium Co-Op Can you help me with finding glass tops for the Aqueon 40 gallon breeder tanks? I am having a hard time finding them. I really want glass lids like the other tanks have. As a side note I just got back into the hobby November 1st of 2015 after about 23 years out and already have a 75, 29, 20, and 4 of the 40 breeder tanks and planning a 150 or 180 lol. Luckily my wife is very cool and like the hobby too. We really enjoy your videos and find them helpful, thank you for doing them!!
I have this edsal shelf. It kind of sucks if you think about it. Once unboxed you will realize that the particle board that come with it isnt thick enough. When i say that i mean that when the tank is on the stand it doesnt even touch the board, it will only touch the metal supports. I added 1" poly foam and that helped with spreading the weight over the whole trim. I also decided later to cut 3/4" plywood to replace the particle board. Once installed and the tank is full the horizontal supports flexes outwards on the bottom, even with the new plywood. It wouldnt take a lot to collapse this whole system. With that being said i have been using the shelf for at least 10 month. If you have kids do not get this shelf it is just asking for trouble.
I got one of those stands last year to put 15s on, lasted about 2-3 months before the rails started bowing. Interested to see how they do, they may have updated the design since then.
PeabodysParadise I've been using the same stands for years. No bowing at all. If you got a different kit then that would explain it. Also I'm not sure how you'd fit 15 gallons on this without wasting lots of space, on end, you'd have sagging problems from the weight being supported on the ends but not the middle. Tanks are made to be supported on the ends.
Aquarium Co-Op now that you mention it mine was definitely different. I was using the 48x24 stand with mine. I put an extra piece of plywood over the cheap particle board and it helped, but I noticed bowing on the long rails on both sides when I had 4 tanks on. I dropped to 3 and it stopped bowing as much. Also the underside of the top level starting to rust pretty hard so I just eventually tossed it. I think it would've helped to have some bracing across the middle, eso for that wider 24" one. I've had much better results with their heavy wire racks.
Aquarium Co-Op i call bull shit that you are using them for years. just got these shelves and it looks like this stand will cause me a blowout. I dont trust these.
great simple effective.. i have heard some bad things about the petco tetra 40 gal breeder tanks tho, poor quality not square and level. Have you had any issues? How many do you have set up?
FYI- Lowes sells this rack still you guys for $79. It is grey in color and no longer black. It comes with the same shelving but instead of grey it is brown. I put a layer of Kilz Original on them and let them dry then water sealed them just as a precaution. My 40 breeders fit perfectly in them. I only stack them two high. The new set makes it to where you can have two separate shleving units with one purchase and four potential 40 gal tanks setup. ***Update- Home Depot has these shelves for a little over $50 right now. Lowes is more expensive. I just purchased another one today.
That rack is now available from Amazon. I purchased 2 and it worked perfectly for an older 40 breeder and 30 breeder. But then with the 2nd one I purchased a new 40 breeder at the local Petco's dollar a gallon sale. I discovered that the new 40 breeders no longer fit at least the acqui on brand ones do not they are a 1/2 inch too long.
Would a normal table or cabinet support a 40g breeder? Or is the weight just too much? I’m moving to a big apartment and will move away from nano tanks for the first time ever, I’ve wanted a 40g breeder for 10 years!!!
Went to petco and fell in love with how far back and deep the 40 goes. I heard it's actually closer to a 50 gallon? I unfortunately have to wait for the next sale cause I'm low on funds.
Hello, tried a 36 x 18 x 72 made by Husky. Bought from Home Depot, but does not fit. However, these racks use wire mesh instead of particle board or plywood..my question is, if I were to get a larger rack, like a 48 x 18 x 72..would the wire mesh be strong enough to hold the 40 gallon?
Thanks for this, just got the stand and two breeders from the $1/g sale. I was wondering, was there a reason you went up 4 holes for the bottom tank? For my I was thinking the lower the better to get more clearance to work above the tank, but maybe I'm missing something. Thanks!
Quick question, why do people call them 40 gallon breeder tanks, the footprint seems the same as a regular 40 gallon vs the 40 long which I thought was what was referred to as the breeder tanks, ie same footprint as a 55 gallon just shorter... thoughts? Awesome video by the way, nice find for the shelving!
Jason Doucette Breeder tanks are short and wide, the 40 breeder is 36x18. Where as a 40 long is 48x12.5. They also make 30 and 50 breeders which are just shorter or taller footprints of the 36x18.
Right out of High School I worked at a warehouse in Grand Prairie Texas that supplied most of the local pet shops with fish. This was over 25yrs ago. Wish like hell I still had my monster tank(200 gallons) stand and lighting set up. Unfortuanately I have a very destructive ex who got mad at me and ruined the tank with bleach and dish soap. It was originally set up saltwater with seahorses , but eventually converted it over to freshwater with discus. in it. I currently have a 55 gallon set up with vatious guppies and it looks like a rainbow exploded in my tank ! I love it
Did you ever have any issues with that much weight on such small pressure points? I have this same rack but with wire shelves instead. Was thinking I would need to put a piece of plywood or a 2x4 frame to disperse the pressure more evenly.
I would get some 3/4 plywood build a cabinet in the bottom part which would help strengthen it...and put a middle brace across the top...and a canister filter system in the bottom.(yeah you could just build a cabinet without the frame)
I know this is an older video but question have you had any problems with the 40gallon breeder from aqueon I just picked one up on the 1$ a gallon sale but read a bunch of bad reviews but went for it anyway and spent the money on petcos metal stand.?
Cory I have to ask you, would it be a good idea to fit some styrofoam under those? have you ever had any issues with them resting on 4 legs with floor damage?
Can I do 3 high? 2 for fish bottom one to be used for a sump? I see a lot of people claiming stability issues with only 1, so figured I would ask in case anyone has tried 3.
Hey Cory I have a 30 breeder with a wood stand. The stand does not fully support the back trim because it is mostly open. There is a middle vertical support that about 3-4 inches of the black trim sits on. Is this safe??? I'm kinda freaking out eventhough I got it from a local fish store that's been in business for years.
Way too unstable unless you put up two tanks. If you just mounth the shelves and the tank on top it is too unsteady. Tried it. Changed to a regualr stand.
This should be the top comment. A friend scored two of these shelves at a steep discount and I was able to get one off her and its really not a good plan if you just want one tank on top. I am giving the shelf back and buying something else.
llunaln im really glad i saw this comment because im in the process of setting up my 40 breeder on the same brand stand but it only supports 500 pounds and i was worried its cutting it to close. now seeing this comment saying that 1000 pounds per shelf is still unstable with only the tank on top, i will have to look for another alternative
Scott White if you all only wanted to put one tank on something... this stand was not the right choice in the first place. It's built for two tanks, don't put one on it. It's built for two. A table or full wooden stand would have been much better.
If only using one tank then I would put it on the bottom. It only makes sense to have the weight as low as possible. Ladders are stable but not as much when you stand on the top rung.
I bought this rackfor a 40g breeder but it does not fit. The rack is only 35 1/16 x 17 1/16. I'm going to have to put in strong plywood and use it for smaller tanks.
I believe these are basically the same type of shelving for those who may still be looking. www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/tool-storage/freestanding-storage/muscle-rack-trade-36-w-x-60-h-x-18d-4-shelf-metal-shelving-unit/p-1444429588215-c-12652.htm?tid=-1297350532503208009
Great video. I was able to find this rack, but my 40 gallon breeder tetra tank sits on the very top of the metal rails, not on the shelf supports. Is that expected?
Ok, thanks. If anyone else is looking for the rack I was able to order it directly from amazon.com last week. Search for MR3618BWG. Just be sure the seller is amazon, not a 3rd party seller.
One question, after these are together, with tanks on them and filled... are they sturdy as far as swaying side to side, I have kiddos.... :) Thanks again for this video!
Isaiah Furrow They seem fairly stable yeah. That being said, I haven't put them to the test, front to back, they're very stable, but I haven't tried to push one over from the side.
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Is the sale going on till January 24,2015
I didn't like the fact that they tax you on the full price and then apply the coupon.
Aquarium Co-Op I just got these from lows thanks for the info :)
Bruce Weiler Yeah I noticed that as well, not very cool.
+DiGiTaLM4N hey what's the name of the shelves ? for some reason i can't find it
We need an updated video with a current rack. Nobody can find this anymore :(
Kyle Tobusch it’s still there look under Edsal shelving
Northern tool has them
Holy smokes, I love this!
I was wondering how I was going to fit some more tanks in my tank room without having to go crazy building custom shelving and stands. This is quite ingenious!
Just wanted to say I saw this video beginning of 2015. I bought those racks and 4 years later they are going strong. The particle board still looks great, recently moved them into a bigger room. I have bought the racks since and they are totally worth it! Easy and fast put together. Love them. Thank you. So glad so many of your old videos are popping up today. Lol.
Life Happens do you have a link or do you know if they still sell them, I’m finally setting up my fish room.
You are the best! I am a broke college student and thought I was gonna spend ALL of my money on a tank stand! This is incredibly helpful!!!
Update for anyone who is as frustrated as I've been trying to find a stand like this:
The product seems to be discontinued. I've heard the new model is 1.5" smaller, so the 40g breeders won't fit. Having measured them in the store, it seems legit that they wouldn't fit. Sizes weren't even close to being big enough.
The good news is, you might get lucky like I did. Armed with item number 319466 and the model number MR3618BWG, I called the local Lowes in Oklahoma. Around OKC they were able to track this stand, found 4 of them at 2 stores. Now they couldn't find the 1 at one of the stores, but the other store had all 3 of them hidden on the TOP racks, above the newer (crappier non-fitting) model. If you get lucky like this, you may also get surprised at the register, cause this $70-80 rack rang up $49.99 ($53 with tax). I was so stoked I may have bought all 3. (sorry anyone in OKC hunting for this thing)
It seems to fit Tetra 40g Breeders just fine as seen in the video, I can also attest the Aqueon 40g Breeder fits just fine as I tested it out last night.
Good luck guys, I'm stoked I found one, really sad that Edsal decided to downgrade the look and unintentional awesomeness of this stand with their new model. Perhaps if a bunch of us contact Edsal and complain they'll realize their potential gold mine.
Also thank you to this channel for turning me on to this stand.
Currently there's a $1/gallon sale at Petco from June 26th - August 6th, 2016
Eric Fredrickson I used your method and was able to nab two sets of shelves from the Lowe's down the road! Thank you!
Now if someone could just ship me one.. none of the lowes near me have it
I will definitely try this out and see if I can find any!
In okc, currently been trying to find one for about a year, no luck. This sucks. :/
This is true, lost $80 thinking this shelving would do the trick. :'(
This was my first Aquarium Co-Op video I ever watched. You've come a long way since Cory. Keep it up!
I use a 6' X 18" version of this stand that supports double 125 gallon tanks. Took me all of 5 minutes to install!
Willie Loh do you have pictures
what is the name of this stand?
More people need to see this. It's what anyone planning a fish room needs to know about
Can we get an update on where to find a new rack since this is discontinued
do you have a link to this exact stand from Lowes? Thanks!
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This is the single most useful UA-cam video I have ever seen. What a fantastic idea! Love the stand and the tips on easy assembly!
Wow... I just realized that this was the first time I watched an Aquarium Coop video before I even knew and followed Cory!
The updated shelf has different dimensions. Is there another shelf that can still hold two tanks like this?
Great idea for people who don’t want to build one! If it’s going in your house like mine and you’re handy and have the tools, I highly recommend building one out of 2x4’s (tons of how-to’s here on YT) it’s nice to be able to customize it with shelves and most importantly wrapping it with some wood to make it look nice. If you really want it to be nice you could look into veneer or get walnut plywood. You won’t regret it.
10 year old video and still helping me is crazy
Since this rack is discontinued, and theres nothing identical on the market I can find.
Have you thought about having a company make a purpose built stand like this?
I'd buy at least 3 if they came to market.
Z fixation on Office Depot there is the same one
@@jacksaquariums9990 One of the Office Depot reviews states that the 40 breeders don't fit the racks anymore. Anyone purchase one recently that could confirm?
@@gsd78 did you ever find one you liked?
Edsal shelving at Home Depot. Look for 72”H x 36”L x 18”W It comes in Gray and Black
Thank you. I found it and this was super helpful
You fit your 4 breeder right on there? Did you put anything on the shelf or replace the shelf ?
Thats some real good racking and gives a nice clean finish to the tanks. Nice to see a product do what its meant to soo well and so easily !
OZZYTHEOSCAR Yeah, I love these stands :)
I just picket up 2 40 gallons yesterday at Petco. And a similar shelf at home depot. The weight limit is a little lower but with added bracing it works and still cost less. Perfect if you have the ability to beef up the stand a bit.
The 40 Breeder is my absolute favorite tank too! 🙂
The gray Muscle Rack by Edsal from Lowe’s seems to be working so far. 800lbs per shelf load. I have one 40 on the bottom full currently and the second sitting on top empty.
I had to stop watching cuz I really don't need anymore aquariums and your making me want more aquariums!!!!
That is both my gift, and my curse.
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@@AquariumCoop 😂😂
Bought my 40 G Breeder from PetSmart today. This video is every where on forums highly recommending this stand, Thanks.
+Erik9264581 Can you confirm this worked with the Petsmart 40g breeder tank? Most people say the Petsmart Aqueon tank is larger than the Petco.
+RJMikIII I actually never bought the stand even though I wanted to, I just settled with my small wooden dresser that it sits on because I think it looks better. The bottom glass of the tank sits flat with a towel underneth and the edge hanging off the sides. Sounds sketchy but works fine.
How can this fit when 40br tanks are 36.5" x 18.5". Are the actual interior shelf dimensions slightly bigger than the specified 36x18?
went out and bought this as soon as i saw this. petsmart is having a similar sale right now, and i picked up a 40 breeder to upgrade my 20 gallon saltwater to try some new fish and i was really struggling trying to find a stand. it matches my other stands and my desk. great find and fit!
+zack s Did this stand work with the Petsmart Aqueon 40g breeder? I got one at the dollar sale a few months ago but am curious to see if it works. Most say the Petsmart tank is larger than the Petco one. Can you confirm?
+RJMikIII yes, fits perfectly and its high enough to display the tank because of the forty breeders weird dimensions.
Great video. I love this idea much better than messing with lumber. If you get tired of the aquariums, you still have shelves. Brilliant idea, young man. Thanks again.
perfect fit! I attached small screw hooks to the particle board to hang lights from. The 40g breeder is a very nice size tank.
+Rashnak66 Yep. It's a match made in heaven! :P
+Rashnak66 what's the name of the shelve?
Where is the link to the racks at?
I tried this today with an Edsal rack with dimension 36x18x72 . It didn’t work for me.. the bottom brace around the tank wouldn’t allow it to fall into place in the rack. I don’t know what has changed here, The racks or the tanks.
The look on my wife's face when I brought home 2 more 40 gallons tanks last weekend 🤦🏾♂️ thanks petco
Hey guys so Lowes and Home Depot have the newer version of this stand but it shows the holes on the rails which isnt as good looking. You can still find this exact stand on the web, but it can be difficult. I found mine on Walmart. It was listed as Edsal Storage Rack. They also had the newer version. Last I checked Walmart was sold out but maybe you will get lucky. It did cost me more than its original cost when Corey got it. Mine was 120. I know I overpayed.
Checking in all these years later, to add that these stands are still a great deal at Menards
Although, I will say that the bottom 40 breeders are a little bit harder to appreciate being so close to the ground. But if that's an issue, you can you use the bottom space for storage and still get two 40 breeder stands for like $80
love your videos, very helpful. It's been almost 20 years since I've kept fish. Getting back in to the hobby, just bought a 125 gallon.
what did you end up putting in the 125?
@@downforce6666 Not yet, been remodeling the house, but made structural adjustments so i will be able to put in a 250. I now have multiple tanks, throughout the parts of the house that has been completed. thank you for asking.
40Bs are such excellent tanks, the dimensions work great for most setups, wish i had known about lowes stand before i spent a fortune on fosterssmith stands
As of January 17, 2021 Home Depot sells it on its website.
do they sale anything like this now since that particular model is discontinued?
anyone know of any shelves that work in 2022? thanks !
Is there any protection on the feet? Or is it just metal. Seems like that much weight would cut right through carpet and the pad.
***** I haven't run into any issues yet, but they are just metal, you could definitely put some feet underneath it like some wood or acrylic scraps for sure.
You sure are right about the hardest part (convincing the other half that it is needed)!
dalvers63 Just don't tell em it was my idea :P
Never! I'm already planning on replacing my 30 longs with these next time the sale comes around. :-)
You said you would have a link to the actual Shelving unit so we can find it at lowes and I don't see it anywhere in the description below the video
Lowes no longer carries this one. Just one that looks like it belongs in garage .. Do you know where to get? I need a double 40 breeder
thanx so much, i literally just got back from lowes and petco with two 40s and everything looks great.
Do you have link to racks please help
You know buy showing how easy it is to set up this system...you are adding to my MTS...lol..thanks for the video!
funny thing was that right when you mentioned the hardest part about this build was convincing plp you live with, i was just thinking of a wall the wife wont mind me using ahaha thanks for the vid :)
Thanks to you I just bought two 40 gallons because of this video!!
+jefferynunn If only I got a cut from Petco or Aqueon for it :P It really is a great fit though. I still use these stands today.
I always wondered if those racks were good for fish tanks. Thanks for sharing this information. Great video.
Even though I'm a little late but I'm gonna try this. The difference is that there will be a 20 long at the bottom for a sump and 40 at top (not too high of course) with stronger bottom boards what do you think?
They are finally at my local Lowes! I will be getting mine in the morning!!
I don't know whether I love you or hate you right now.
Idea, you could put some of those furniture mover sliding feet on those legs at the bottom. When the tanks are empty the whole setup could be moved around. Make for easy cleaning behind the tanks and setup before filling.
Thanks for this.... the 40B tanks are wonderful, especially at $40 each when you can catch them.... I'm a hobbyist but hope to eventually set up a "fish room" ... For now I've been working out just how I'm going to build a stand for my 50G and 40Breeder, both of which have identical footprints... that makes building a stand kinda tricky, but this will be perfect and then I'll be all set for another pair of 40B tanks in the future... Thanks for sharing this, now I just hope I can come up with one of these shelving units...
Isaiah Furrow Yep, these work great.
this video was a life saver! i need this set up for my 2 bearded dragons who each have a 40 gallon tank. thanks for the help!
Ashley Moore did your lids fit in the shelf? It looks snug.
Picked up this shelf from lowes and Aqueon 40 gallon breeder tanks (4) from petsmart...paid $30 for each tank! Now to fill them with some fish!!
+detroitwwraps huge score,we have high sales tax here so I end up paying almost $50 per tank.
+Aquarium Co-Op Can you help me with finding glass tops for the Aqueon 40 gallon breeder tanks? I am having a hard time finding them. I really want glass lids like the other tanks have. As a side note I just got back into the hobby November 1st of 2015 after about 23 years out and already have a 75, 29, 20, and 4 of the 40 breeder tanks and planning a 150 or 180 lol. Luckily my wife is very cool and like the hobby too. We really enjoy your videos and find them helpful, thank you for doing them!!
For glass tops. I'd say if you can't find them locally. Which I would first cause shipping glass is rough. Buy em on dr fosters and smith website.
+detroitwwraps petco has a glass top for around $40 depending on location. i paid $37 during the gallon sale with my pets rewards
Corey you didn’t put the info about the put the info about the shelving units,
what's the link to the lowes shelf
I have this edsal shelf. It kind of sucks if you think about it. Once unboxed you will realize that the particle board that come with it isnt thick enough. When i say that i mean that when the tank is on the stand it doesnt even touch the board, it will only touch the metal supports. I added 1" poly foam and that helped with spreading the weight over the whole trim. I also decided later to cut 3/4" plywood to replace the particle board. Once installed and the tank is full the horizontal supports flexes outwards on the bottom, even with the new plywood. It wouldnt take a lot to collapse this whole system. With that being said i have been using the shelf for at least 10 month. If you have kids do not get this shelf it is just asking for trouble.
+Travis Henry Still have my stands setup, went through a move, no mods, about 16 months, no changes that I can see.
I got one of those stands last year to put 15s on, lasted about 2-3 months before the rails started bowing. Interested to see how they do, they may have updated the design since then.
PeabodysParadise I've been using the same stands for years. No bowing at all. If you got a different kit then that would explain it. Also I'm not sure how you'd fit 15 gallons on this without wasting lots of space, on end, you'd have sagging problems from the weight being supported on the ends but not the middle. Tanks are made to be supported on the ends.
Aquarium Co-Op now that you mention it mine was definitely different. I was using the 48x24 stand with mine. I put an extra piece of plywood over the cheap particle board and it helped, but I noticed bowing on the long rails on both sides when I had 4 tanks on. I dropped to 3 and it stopped bowing as much. Also the underside of the top level starting to rust pretty hard so I just eventually tossed it. I think it would've helped to have some bracing across the middle, eso for that wider 24" one. I've had much better results with their heavy wire racks.
Aquarium Co-Op i call bull shit that you are using them for years. just got these shelves and it looks like this stand will cause me a blowout. I dont trust these.
Travis Henry Then don't use them. I can only show you what is successful in my own fish room. I'm not here to convince you otherwise.
great simple effective.. i have heard some bad things about the petco tetra 40 gal breeder tanks tho, poor quality not square and level. Have you had any issues? How many do you have set up?
Why not add three or four tanks?
I dont see the link for this shelf
Any idea where to find these? Or something similar?
I saw they were discontinued
FYI- Lowes sells this rack still you guys for $79. It is grey in color and no longer black. It comes with the same shelving but instead of grey it is brown. I put a layer of Kilz Original on them and let them dry then water sealed them just as a precaution. My 40 breeders fit perfectly in them. I only stack them two high. The new set makes it to where you can have two separate shleving units with one purchase and four potential 40 gal tanks setup.
***Update- Home Depot has these shelves for a little over $50 right now. Lowes is more expensive. I just purchased another one today.
JW Roberson do you have a link for them at home depot
Link for Home Depot ones?
You have to purchase in store not online for this price.
@@flicksby3930 I found this one for 62.70 on their website
@@markvickery5894 link please
That rack is now available from Amazon. I purchased 2 and it worked perfectly for an older 40 breeder and 30 breeder. But then with the 2nd one I purchased a new 40 breeder at the local Petco's dollar a gallon sale. I discovered that the new 40 breeders no longer fit at least the acqui on brand ones do not they are a 1/2 inch too long.
If I replace particle board with a nice thick plywood could the stand be used for a 36" by 15" acrylic tank??
I'm thinking about using, this awesome video. One question does the rack fit tank screen lids or is the space too small?
+Raymond Hung I don't think screen lids would work very well in this setup. It's a tight fit for sure.
Would a normal table or cabinet support a 40g breeder? Or is the weight just too much? I’m moving to a big apartment and will move away from nano tanks for the first time ever, I’ve wanted a 40g breeder for 10 years!!!
Went to petco and fell in love with how far back and deep the 40 goes. I heard it's actually closer to a 50 gallon? I unfortunately have to wait for the next sale cause I'm low on funds.
Hello, tried a 36 x 18 x 72 made by Husky. Bought from Home Depot, but does not fit. However, these racks use wire mesh instead of particle board or plywood..my question is, if I were to get a larger rack, like a 48 x 18 x 72..would the wire mesh be strong enough to hold the 40 gallon?
Thanks for this, just got the stand and two breeders from the $1/g sale.
I was wondering, was there a reason you went up 4 holes for the bottom tank? For my I was thinking the lower the better to get more clearance to work above the tank, but maybe I'm missing something. Thanks!
Quick question, why do people call them 40 gallon breeder tanks, the footprint seems the same as a regular 40 gallon vs the 40 long which I thought was what was referred to as the breeder tanks, ie same footprint as a 55 gallon just shorter... thoughts?
Awesome video by the way, nice find for the shelving!
Jason Doucette Breeder tanks are short and wide, the 40 breeder is 36x18. Where as a 40 long is 48x12.5. They also make 30 and 50 breeders which are just shorter or taller footprints of the 36x18.
I wonder could I use this with my leapord gecko tank at the bottom and my fish tank up top. Trying to use less space. Is that feasible?
Right out of High School I worked at a warehouse in Grand Prairie Texas that supplied most of the local pet shops with fish. This was over 25yrs ago. Wish like hell I still had my monster tank(200 gallons) stand and lighting set up. Unfortuanately I have a very destructive ex who got mad at me and ruined the tank with bleach and dish soap. It was originally set up saltwater with seahorses , but eventually converted it over to freshwater with discus. in it. I currently have a 55 gallon set up with vatious guppies and it looks like a rainbow exploded in my tank ! I love it
Talon Wingdancer what's the name of this warehouse
Petco Sale is current! Cool solution... Off to Lowes!
@@bobs5596 There's a sale again until the 30th :)
I'm wondering if it will work for my reptile tank they have a screen top that makes it a little more wide
Did you ever have any issues with that much weight on such small pressure points? I have this same rack but with wire shelves instead. Was thinking I would need to put a piece of plywood or a 2x4 frame to disperse the pressure more evenly.
Thanks so much for this... Might be changing out the double 40 stand now lol
What are some other stand ideas for 40 galleon tanks I have to but wanted them side buy side .
I like that idea so it that will hold 4 40 gals what would I need to hold 2-55 gals end to end?
Lol, I am with you to convincing the people I live with .
I would get some 3/4 plywood build a cabinet in the bottom part which would help strengthen it...and put a middle brace across the top...and a canister filter system in the bottom.(yeah you could just build a cabinet without the frame)
Looking for cheap 65 gallon stands... I might give this a shot! 40 sump with diy drip filter on the bottom with 65 on top...
I know this is an older video but question have you had any problems with the 40gallon breeder from aqueon I just picked one up on the 1$ a gallon sale but read a bunch of bad reviews but went for it anyway and spent the money on petcos metal stand.?
heres an off the wall question - would a 125g fit on these stands side by side? the footprint is the same if Im not mistaken... 72x18..
Home Depot now sells the same rack name brand and all for 53.99
Can you link me?
Cory I have to ask you, would it be a good idea to fit some styrofoam under those? have you ever had any issues with them resting on 4 legs with floor damage?
Can I do 3 high? 2 for fish bottom one to be used for a sump? I see a lot of people claiming stability issues with only 1, so figured I would ask in case anyone has tried 3.
Hey Cory I have a 30 breeder with a wood stand. The stand does not fully support the back trim because it is mostly open. There is a middle vertical support that about 3-4 inches of the black trim sits on. Is this safe??? I'm kinda freaking out eventhough I got it from a local fish store that's been in business for years.
corey what kind of lowes shelfs do i get? please help
This is a great video I just bought a 40b from petco on sale I'm going to do a 20L for my sump. This stand will be perfect. Thankyou!
Lucas Luther I try to bring videos to you that are practical :)
this is great. really helped me with a dilemma
$1 per gallon sale is on NOW at Petco, go till January 28th, 2017
Way too unstable unless you put up two tanks. If you just mounth the shelves and the tank on top it is too unsteady. Tried it. Changed to a regualr stand.
This should be the top comment. A friend scored two of these shelves at a steep discount and I was able to get one off her and its really not a good plan if you just want one tank on top. I am giving the shelf back and buying something else.
llunaln im really glad i saw this comment because im in the process of setting up my 40 breeder on the same brand stand but it only supports 500 pounds and i was worried its cutting it to close. now seeing this comment saying that 1000 pounds per shelf is still unstable with only the tank on top, i will have to look for another alternative
Scott White if you all only wanted to put one tank on something... this stand was not the right choice in the first place. It's built for two tanks, don't put one on it. It's built for two. A table or full wooden stand would have been much better.
If only using one tank then I would put it on the bottom. It only makes sense to have the weight as low as possible. Ladders are stable but not as much when you stand on the top rung.
I disagree. I have this build and have no issues.
If the tank is 40 gal but the distance front to bavk falls by 4cm, is it still safe to use?
How do I modify this so that I can use different sized tanks on the shelves without them bowing I have ply wood on top of the particle board
the shelf is out of stock. cant seem to find them. can someone help?
I bought this rackfor a 40g breeder but it does not fit. The rack is only 35 1/16 x 17 1/16. I'm going to have to put in strong plywood and use it for smaller tanks.
I believe these are basically the same type of shelving for those who may still be looking.
www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/tool-storage/freestanding-storage/muscle-rack-trade-36-w-x-60-h-x-18d-4-shelf-metal-shelving-unit/p-1444429588215-c-12652.htm?tid=-1297350532503208009
Anyone try this?
Great video. I was able to find this rack, but my 40 gallon breeder tetra tank sits on the very top of the metal rails, not on the shelf supports. Is that expected?
yes, you want it to be on the metal rails.
Ok, thanks. If anyone else is looking for the rack I was able to order it directly from amazon.com last week. Search for MR3618BWG. Just be sure the seller is amazon, not a 3rd party seller.
One question, after these are together, with tanks on them and filled... are they sturdy as far as swaying side to side, I have kiddos.... :) Thanks again for this video!
Isaiah Furrow They seem fairly stable yeah. That being said, I haven't put them to the test, front to back, they're very stable, but I haven't tried to push one over from the side.
are you able to siphon the bottom tank with it being so low?
Wondering the same thing