93 GALLON RIMLESS STAND QUESTIONS

sc8kv123 · Apr 16, 2016

I recently bought a used Marineland 93 gal. frameless cube tank with the open top ventura stand. The front, back, and side panels are built around the bottom panel of glass with no trim or bracing and none of the panels appear to be tempered. When the tank is on a level surface all the panels will be touching that surface. Will this stand really be enough for all this weight only being supported by the side panes of glass on top of the perimeter of the stand? Also, with the weight of the tank, rock, water, etc. being supported more or less on just the sides of the tank with no center support what is keeping the bottom pane of glass from just dropping down or cracking under the pressure? Would a sturdy, flat top stand with foam not be the better/a more safe route? Voiding the warranty is not a concern to me as I have no receipt for the purchase and I plan to drill the tank out the back.

Thank you!

Longnose Hawkfish · Apr 17, 2016

I built my own stand for my 93 gallon cube. I would assume that the stock stand would hold the tank however.

sc8kv123 · Apr 17, 2016

Longnose Hawkfish said:
I built my own stand for my 93 gallon cube. I would assume that the stock stand would hold the tank however.

Thanks for the info. Did you use an open top design for your stand? Also, did you use foam under the tank? I tried finding a build thread for your tank but didn't see one. I would really like to see how you have your sump/equipment setup so I can get some ideas.

Breadman03 · Apr 17, 2016

sc8kv123 said:
Thanks for the info. Did you use an open top design for your stand? Also, did you use foam under the tank? I tried finding a build thread for your tank but didn't see one. I would really like to see how you have your sump/equipment setup so I can get some ideas.

I hope your are going full BeanAnimal

I have a basement sump for my 150 cube, but the 93's are pretty tough to get everything underneath the tank. I would consider picking up a cabinet of some sort to house all of your electronics outside of the stand and still be protected from unwanted attention.