Other Turtle Discussion :: Can this Table Handel MY 10 GALLON!!!

[tidaboy9]

My 10 gallon

http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25701&highlight=

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I AM PLAINING TO FILL IT UP ALL THE WAY!!


This table Maybe??????

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00108005


Can this table handel my 10 gallon fill up all or most of the way!

[mikee]

t-b-9 You may not want to fill up you tank. Turtles have a way of getting out when they are near the top. Water weighs about 8.5lbs per gallon. You will have to make the call on the weight and the quality of the table.

[tidaboy9]

Yah i understand that.......

I didnt mean literly "fill it all the way"!!

[Sir Max]

Hahah man i dont understand whats so difficult about finding a table hahaha

[coreyvht]

i Would go with the ikea one cuz a tv tray isnt that strong and then maybe get a 20 gal long

[Sir Max]

You dont have a dresser or something you can put him on?

sorry double post

[coreyvht]

thats not a double post

i always reply like hat not a big deal lol they just dont like it when u make to of the same topic

[Sir Max]

i didnt see you post in between haha

thats why i thought it was double ;p

[coreyvht]

o lol

[BullDog]

That looks pretty solid to me, assuming you put it together properly

10gs water weighs about 83lbs, plus the weight of the tank and any substrate/decorations. Since that table looks like it can also act as a stool (ie hold a person's weight), I think the 10g would be just fine on it.

[tidaboy9]

Thx!!

[BullDog]

Oops, just checked the dimensions of that table... Says it's 19 5/8". My 10g is over 20" long. If the tank is hanging over on either side, you'll want to put a piece of plywood or something under it. You might want to check the exact measurements of your tank before you get that table.

[tidaboy9]

Ya i just sawwww that....... Dammm

[tidaboy9]

Ya all 10 gallon sizes are the same its when u get larger than 10 gallon u can chose between wide or tall!! I think correct me if im wrong i got my 10 gallon from petsmart topfin!

[SpenceMasta]

i trust nothing from ikea, i know its cheap, affordable, and aesthetically pleasing, but craftsmanship of furniture is kinda important for these things