Can a metal shevles from Costco hold a tank?

MRCORAL · 01/25/2006, 12:22 PM

I went to Costco and saw these shevles that can hold up to 1500 per shelf. I think there are built for heavy tools. I think of setting up a few tanks on different shevles anyone ever see this shelf Im talking about or have a idea on it?

Tammy3770 · 01/25/2006, 12:23 PM

spray it with anti rust paint.

MarksReef · 01/25/2006, 12:30 PM

I didn't get mine from Costco's but I do have a 30G on one that sounds the same. First off, replace the particle board that they come with and it will be even stronger. It's funny how a few drops of water on them, makes the particle board disintegrate, yet it is strong as long as it stays dry.

MRCORAL · 01/25/2006, 03:06 PM

Good idea on the paint.

Alaskan Reefer · 01/25/2006, 03:08 PM

You're probably talking about "Gorilla racks" or whatever they are -- I'd do as mark says and replace the particle board with 3/4" plywood, and yes paint the entire thing. Even plywood starts to break down and warp with enough water on it...

smleee · 01/25/2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally posted by MarksReef
I didn't get mine from Costco's but I do have a 30G on one that sounds the same. First off, replace the particle board that they come with and it will be even stronger. It's funny how a few drops of water on them, makes the particle board disintegrate, yet it is strong as long as it stays dry.

That's even more important than the painting!

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MRCORAL · 01/25/2006, 03:13 PM

How thick on the Plywood you are talking about a sheet of it to drop over?

MarksReef · 01/25/2006, 05:16 PM

I used 3/4 and didn't have to paint the rack.

MarkM3 · 01/25/2006, 06:22 PM

Also at costco are the chrome wire rack shelving (like restaurants use.) These are extremely strong and easily could hold a tank. I had a 40g breeder and the thing was rock solid. I seem to recall them being rated to 1200 lbs and NSF certified (National Standards Foundation.) That being said, when they say 1200 lbs, they mean 1200 lbs solid.

Alaskan Reefer · 01/25/2006, 06:33 PM

I would advise against the restaurant shelving personally. They are strong, but I've had the little plastic clips fail on them before (I have 4 sets of them to store all of my boating gear) and that could be disastrous with an aquarium on it. They also bend over time -- the ones I store my shrimping lines on (two hose reels fully loaded with leaded 7/16" rope) sag in the middle...

MRCORAL · 01/25/2006, 09:01 PM

The wire one said 300lb per shelf the other the one was 1500 per shelf

deadmanh · 04/23/2006, 01:11 AM

can someone PLEASE show me a picture of the costco metal 1500 lbs per shelf rack?

i really want to see this and i didnt find it on their website.

deadmanh · 04/23/2006, 01:25 AM

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deadmanh · 04/28/2006, 11:36 PM

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01/25/2006, 12:22 PM	#1
MRCORAL Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,059	Can a metal shevles from Costco hold a tank? I went to Costco and saw these shevles that can hold up to 1500 per shelf. I think there are built for heavy tools. I think of setting up a few tanks on different shevles anyone ever see this shelf Im talking about or have a idea on it?

01/25/2006, 12:23 PM	#2
Tammy3770 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 315	spray it with anti rust paint. __________________ I can only do so much before I decide I've done enough Current Tank Info: 100 us gallon (60"x18"x24") yeay!!

01/25/2006, 12:30 PM	#3
MarksReef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Rush, N.Y. Posts: 4,058	I didn't get mine from Costco's but I do have a 30G on one that sounds the same. First off, replace the particle board that they come with and it will be even stronger. It's funny how a few drops of water on them, makes the particle board disintegrate, yet it is strong as long as it stays dry. __________________ 93G Rimless Cube Current Tank Info: 93G Rimless Cube

01/25/2006, 03:08 PM	#5
Alaskan Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 2,360	You're probably talking about "Gorilla racks" or whatever they are -- I'd do as mark says and replace the particle board with 3/4" plywood, and yes paint the entire thing. Even plywood starts to break down and warp with enough water on it... __________________ Unattended children will be given double shot espresso and a free puppy. Current Tank Info: 125g FOWLR -- Conversion Back To SPS In Progress

01/25/2006, 06:33 PM	#10
Alaskan Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 2,360	I would advise against the restaurant shelving personally. They are strong, but I've had the little plastic clips fail on them before (I have 4 sets of them to store all of my boating gear) and that could be disastrous with an aquarium on it. They also bend over time -- the ones I store my shrimping lines on (two hose reels fully loaded with leaded 7/16" rope) sag in the middle... __________________ Unattended children will be given double shot espresso and a free puppy. Current Tank Info: 125g FOWLR -- Conversion Back To SPS In Progress

01/25/2006, 03:06 PM	#4
MRCORAL Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,059	Good idea on the paint.

01/25/2006, 03:13 PM	#7
MRCORAL Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,059	How thick on the Plywood you are talking about a sheet of it to drop over?

01/25/2006, 05:16 PM	#8
MarksReef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Rush, N.Y. Posts: 4,058	I used 3/4 and didn't have to paint the rack.

01/25/2006, 06:22 PM	#9
MarkM3 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 402	Also at costco are the chrome wire rack shelving (like restaurants use.) These are extremely strong and easily could hold a tank. I had a 40g breeder and the thing was rock solid. I seem to recall them being rated to 1200 lbs and NSF certified (National Standards Foundation.) That being said, when they say 1200 lbs, they mean 1200 lbs solid.

01/25/2006, 09:01 PM	#11
MRCORAL Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,059	The wire one said 300lb per shelf the other the one was 1500 per shelf

04/23/2006, 01:11 AM	#12
deadmanh Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: California, Huntington Beach Posts: 1,813	can someone PLEASE show me a picture of the costco metal 1500 lbs per shelf rack? i really want to see this and i didnt find it on their website.

04/23/2006, 01:25 AM	#13
deadmanh Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: California, Huntington Beach Posts: 1,813	.

04/28/2006, 11:36 PM	#14
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