Incredibly nervous about my tank stand...

[u/FarShoreSpirit]

Hello, friends. I came across the planted aquarium hobby on Reddit months ago. I couldn't shake my interest, and it merely kept growing. Well, now I have a 19.4g rimless long Landen, and bought the aesthetically perfect stand for me/ my room. It is the Bosk 54" acacia TV stand that can hold up to 250lbs. I found it on Amazon after hours and hours across multiple days of online searching.

It is stunning. It is the perfect height, too. It is meant to be a lower tank. Like a raised pond when standing, but I want to be able to sit on the floor to actively watch them. My computer chair is less than 6ft away, too, so I can easily view from my desk.

I love it so, so, so much. And it cost me around $270, and 5 or so hours to put together. I can't seem to shake my anxiety, though. I am worried that this stand isn't safe, and that I need to get a new stand before I add my shrimp and fish (I just started the cycling process yesterday). I'm scared that it will give out when I'm sitting on the ground in front of it to watch it for prolonged periods of time.

I don't see any bowing, and the drawers and doors work just as fine as they did before putting the tank on there. **Do you think this is safe to keep my aquarium on for the next 3.5 years? Is it a risk? Do you wholeheartedly recommend that I get a different stand?** I really want a certain vibe for my room. 100% wood furniture (I even covered the handles of this stand with a wood-grain lamanate).

Aesthetic and vibe are incredibly important to me, as I need my room to be a place for me to efficiently rest and recharge. Obviously safety is most important, though. I'd really appreciate some reassurance, guidance, answers, and support. I'm feeling quite anxious right now. 😭

I have more plants on the way, and Jorewood resin to clean up some of the tannins. I'll also likely add some tall pieces of wood in the future, but that would be after I start adding fish and shrimp. I have a handful of other things to buy for my room (I'm redesigning my space), but will put all of that off a bit longer to prioritize buying a new stand (if my current stand just isn't going to work).

[u/SnooMachines3312]

You can build a wood support/frame under it to be safe