Fish tank - stand question

[EdT]

I'm going to get a smaller 2nd tank, something like 60 litres. I'm never keen on the standard aquarium wooden stand offerings, look cheap & nasty. Assuming my general knowledge is valid.. 60 l = 60 kg, would something like chunky coffee table be up to the job?

[Jasandjules]

Could be. A well built table that is....... With nice sturdy legs. If you think a fairly large adult male worth of weight would be standing on it. Plus on top of the water you have lighting, rocks, gravel or sand and so on.....

[EdT]

Indeed. Dont want another wet living carpet like I had last year (my fault, at home on day, re-filling tank with hose, failed to multi-task...)

[Amused2death]

We had a three foot tank, complete with wooden made to measure cabinet. Then we acquired a four foot tank, but no stand, so I joined two four foot shelves side by side and layed them on top of the three foot wooden unit. It's coped with the extra weight without issue. I reckon your idea will work fine