Aluminium cabinet 610x305x800 $232.82

Description

Aluminium cabinet 610x305x800 — Slim aluminium aquarium stand sized for 2 ft × 1 ft tanks

A two-foot aquarium full of water, gravel and rock weighs well over 100 kg, which is more than most household furniture is built to carry for years on end. Aluminium cabinet 610x305x800 (SKU: RA212) is an aquarium cabinet with an aluminium construction, sold by Absolute, measuring 610 mm long, 305 mm deep and 800 mm high. The top matches the footprint of a standard 2 ft × 1 ft aquarium (about 60 × 30 cm), so the tank sits fully supported to its edges, and the 800 mm height puts the water at a comfortable viewing level from a couch or chair. Aluminium does not swell or delaminate when splashed, which is the usual failure of particleboard stands kept beside water.

Matching footprint matters more than anything else with a stand: a tank should never overhang its base, because the glass relies on even support all the way round. This cabinet suits 2 ft tanks of 30 cm depth, typically 60 to 90 litres depending on height, along with the filter, heater, food and test kit stored underneath. Position it on a level floor, check it front to back and side to side with a spirit level before the tank goes on, and shim any gap under the feet rather than under the aquarium. A thin foam or rubber mat between cabinet top and tank base takes up small irregularities. The larger 920 × 360 mm cabinet (RA314) takes a 3 ft aquarium.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• 2 ft × 1 ft aquariums: Tanks with a 610 × 305 mm footprint.
• Small apartments: A narrow 305 mm depth that fits hallways and alcoves.
• Freshwater or marine: Metal construction that tolerates splashes and salt spray when wiped down.
• Replacing furniture: Moving a tank off a bookcase or sideboard onto a purpose-built stand.

Installation & Setup Guide

• Level the floor: Check with a spirit level in both directions before loading.
• Clear the wall: Leave a gap behind for hoses, cables and power boards.
• Use a mat: Place a thin mat between the cabinet top and the tank base.
• Fill in place: Position the empty tank first, then add substrate and water.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Aluminium construction: Will not swell like particleboard when wet.
• 610 × 305 mm top: Matches standard 2 ft × 1 ft aquariums.
• 800 mm height: Brings the tank to seated eye level.
• Slim depth: Only 305 mm from front to back.
• Storage underneath: Space for equipment and supplies.

Product Details

• Brand: Absolute (Australia)
• SKU: RA212
• Product Type: Cabinet > Aluminium Aquarium Cabinet
• Dimensions: 610 mm L × 305 mm D × 800 mm H
• Material: Aluminium
• Suits Tank Footprint: 2 ft × 1 ft (about 610 × 305 mm)
• Typical Tank Volume: About 60–90 L
• Other Sizes: Aluminium cabinet 920x360x800 (RA314)
• Target Environment: Freshwater and marine aquariums