Dumb question about tan and Stand

reeflover_3303 · Dec 1, 2018

so I bought a nuvo 20 and a new stand but I have 1 problem. The width of the 20 is 15” and the stands width is 14”. Bought it used so I’m stuck with it but can I use it still? Will this work in the long run ?

Retro Reefer · Dec 1, 2018

I would top your stand with a piece of plywood or something similar to match the dimensions of your tank to give it full support.

James M · Dec 1, 2018

How would you support 1”?

Synner Reef · Dec 1, 2018

Retro Reefer said:
I would top your stand with a piece of plywood or something similar to match the dimensions of your tank to give it full support.

Are you suggesting he lay a piece of thick piece maybe 3/4inch of plywood across the top of his stand and let 1/2 inch hang on each side? Kinda makes sense i imagine, if it could withstand the load.

Rjukan · Dec 1, 2018

James M said:
How would you support 1”?

It's only half an inch on each side. 3/4" thick plywood would easily be able to carry the small load of what's on that half inch to the stand. I dont see a problem with it besides the look. Just make sure you screw the plywood into the stand, maybe try to paint it to match the stand. Could also use molding under the lip to make it transition into the stand better, might look fine.

lapin · Dec 1, 2018

Go to the ikea. Get a counter top with a rounded lip on the front side. They have ones with formica laminated that are pretty cheap and thick. I think 1 1/8" thick. Cut it to fit. Comes with additional strips to cover the sides.

Katrina71 · Dec 1, 2018

Post a pic. I agree with above. Just put a top on it.

Katrina71 · Dec 1, 2018

Not a dumb question at all.

reeflover_3303 · Dec 1, 2018

Theres one problem with that idea. “It won’t look nice.”she said. Th3 stand is rated for 60 gallons and it’s 4ft long and 14” wide.
How do I post pics ?

davocean · Dec 1, 2018

reeflover_3303 said:
Theres one problem with that idea. “It won’t look nice.”she said. Th3 stand is rated for 60 gallons and it’s 4ft long and 14” wide.
How do I post pics ?

It might look better than if you did nothing...

I agree a ply top could solve your issue, and if it's short front to back direction you could possibly put the whole inch on the backside and actually even run 1x verticals under to do it properly, though it's a small tank and the ply alone would probably be fine.

You definitely need rim support though for a trimmed tank.

We all use a photo host of some kind, I think some are using Imgur, I use smugmug but smug is not a free photo host, someone else can chime in on that, but a pic or 2 would be very helpful to give sound advice

sstanley223 · Dec 1, 2018

IM 25... same issue. I used satin black polyshades after cutting the 3/4 ,plywood to size. Good luck!

James M · Dec 1, 2018

Here’s how to post pictures
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/how-to-post-pictures-videos-gifs.507220/

reeflover_3303 · Dec 1, 2018

James M said:
Here’s how to post pictures
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/how-to-post-pictures-videos-gifs.507220/

Thanks James

reeflover_3303 · Dec 1, 2018

Don’t mind The stockings

davocean · Dec 1, 2018

Hmm, already overhanging, not best design really, and another step out is not ideal, but it is only a 20g tank I guess.
Still, it needs support under perimeter, it can't just hang over.

davocean · Dec 1, 2018

sstanley223 said:
IM 25... same issue. I used satin black polyshades after cutting the 3/4 ,plywood to size. Good luck!

Hard to judge by pic, but that looks like a bit of overhang, and a non trimmed tank that usually needs good full bottom support, again, not ideal, but hopefully not such an issue just from tank size, but I would not trust that fix on a good sized tank really.

I guess I should mention I'm a contractor/carpenter and I've built many stands over the years.
People get by or get lucky, but overhangs like that don't sit well w/ me.

sstanley223 · Dec 1, 2018

davocean said:
Hard to judge by pic, but that looks like a bit of overhang, and a non trimmed tank that usually needs good full bottom support, again, not ideal, but hopefully not such an issue just from tank size, but I would not trust that fix on a good sized tank really.

I guess I should mention I'm a contractor/carpenter and I've built many stands over the years.
People get by or get lucky, but overhangs like that don't sit well w/ me.

About an inch. Not sure what you are talking about that the bottom isnt supported. Thats what the plywood is for. My intent is to show a solution to the OP that was successful. [emoji106]

davocean · Dec 1, 2018

sstanley223 said:
About an inch. Not sure what you are talking about that the bottom isnt supported. Thats what the plywood is for. My intent is to show a solution to the OP that was successful. [emoji106]

Not bagging on resolve or helpful post, just saying it's trimless and needs full support rather than just rim support like a trimmed tank.
An inch is probably not a biggie, from pic it looked like maybe more.

reeflover_3303 · Dec 1, 2018

Should I proceed with the plywood idea.

davocean · Dec 1, 2018

reeflover_3303 said:
Should I proceed with the plywood idea.

You could, and due to just tank size it will probably be ok, but best really would be to add something under it that actually supports that overhang.

It could be trimmed out at the new exposed edge, 1x2 or a piece of trim moulding that's 3/4" wide, and I'd definitely do 3/4 ply
HD will cut to size for you if you go in w/ dimensions needed.