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, 01-11-2011 at 08:38 PM (3570 Views)

So this is the stand I built I wanted it open enough to pull the sump out from the front the other section will be for electrical and a drower at the to if there is enough room also might put one in on top of sump section

Updated 01-11-2011 at 08:54 PM by melev

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melev - 01-11-2011 08:55 PM
I don't see room for a drawer over the sump, but perhaps a tiny one on the left might fit.

You need a sheet of foam on top of the stand for the tank to sit on. Link: http://insulation.owenscorning.com/h...s/propink.aspx
ghummel - 01-11-2011 09:13 PM
I need to put 1/2-3/4 ply as well thanks for the link!
melev - 01-12-2011 01:08 AM
Are you telling me that you filled up that tank with no support board under it? So the bottom was bowing downward as well??!! That will definitely be part of the deflection you saw.

Holy crap, you were lucky you didn't blow out that tank with your water test.
Midnight - 01-12-2011 07:32 PM
Actually Marc a lot of the acrylic stands I looked at for my tank did not support the whole bottom of the tank. Just the edges.
melev - 01-13-2011 12:27 AM
All acrylic tanks should be fully supported with plywood and foam. I've seen a few floaters before, and it is scary. And only a matter of time.
DJ in WV - 01-13-2011 02:51 PM
That tank doesnt look like it was make for a aquarium