Aquarium support - okay or disaster?

[Sunee]

Hi, I need some advice about whether or not this is a disaster waiting to happen.

A 30x30" aquarium stand (designed for up to a 93 gallon manufacturer's specs) solid flat top. Would it be okay to only have a 30 x 24 or 26" aquarium (approx 60 gallons) - would sit along the back and be over the sides and back of the stand - the front would be on the flat top. Hope this makes sense.

Would this be okay? Any suggestions? I am just in the planning stages and am checking out my options.

Thanks for your help!!!

[Slick Fork]

Depends where the supports are, is the stand wood or steel? How thick is the countertop?

[Sunee]

The stand is wood and the top is about 5/8". I was considering adding a 3/4" top over the existing one to provide added support. Would this work?

[Slick Fork]

I don't see why not, a 3/4" overlay is probably overkill but better safe than sorry. Just ensure that the tank is sitting directly over some of the supports underneath the countertop and you should be ok!

[Sunee]

Thanks!! If I go this route the tank would definitely be over 3 of the supports under the countertop. Sometimes I think planning a new setup is more stressful than setting it up an taking care of it.