2 tier metal stand

[FuEl]

I have just gotten my sump today...2 ft X 1.5ft X 1ft.

I am putting it below my 4 footer on my metal stand.

Just wondering..can the lower rack actually support the weight of the sump tank? I think I am paranoid or something but the lower rack seems to be welded to the 4 main supports only. I'm not putting the sump in the middle but towards one end of the rack. Will this uneven distribution of weight have any adverse effects? Someone pls help ease my paranoia..

[shiraz]

metal structures that have wielded joints usually can support quite a heavy weight as well... most metal stands have the top part where u put the main tank wielded on as well.. unless the stand is not a good one where the workmanship is bad BUT usually fish tank stands would be strong enough to support the weight of an extra tank at the bottom... usual 2 or 3 tier stands also wield the metal parts together

[FuEl]

Too bad don't have any stands carved out from solid rock.

Or diamond stand...since diamond is the hardest element...but also one of the most expensive...

[garan]

what type of metal material, if its rod iron, i dont think that is a problem for you to worried. i ahd place a 2* 3ft tank on the top and bottom and nothing had happen before, used for almost 2 yrs for my luohan tank. provided that a crack on the joint or your stand are badly rustly, then that not a gurantee anymore, hope that it can help.