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[Thomasplatts1]

Do I need support for the glass on the bottom of this custom built stand ?

 

[blaxsun]

I would say "yes", along with bracing.

 

[Thomasplatts1]

I would say "yes", along with bracing.

The person that had just the tank and stand before me had no issues but I worry.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Is there trim on the bottom of the tank?

 

[Thomasplatts1]

Is there trim on the bottom of the tank?

No, cube tank.

 

[Thomasplatts1]

No, cube tank.

Trim is on stand ?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

There are 2 issues to consider:
-Is the tank itself supported properly, and
-is the stand frame constructed well enough to prevent racking?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

No, cube tank.

You need full support under the bottom glass.

 

[Thomasplatts1]

Is there trim on the bottom of the tank?

No

 

[Thomasplatts1]

No

Like piece of 3/4 plywood ? That's what I wanted to do plus believe it would make it stronger

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Like piece of 3/4 plywood ? That's what I wanted to do plus believe it would make it stronger

Yes. What are the tank dimensions and volume?

 

[Thomasplatts1]

Yes. What are the tank dimensions and volume?

30" by 30" 93 gallon

 

[Thomasplatts1]

30" by 30" 93 gallon

Marine land

 

[Thomasplatts1]

I would say "yes", along with bracing.

Thank you what do you mean by bracing?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Ok, so that's a 100% definite YES on needing full bottom support. You'll also need a leveling mat (can be a piece of the thick styrofoam or a yoga mat off Amazon, doesn't have to be fancy). That's a lot of weight to support.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Marine land

Did you take the upper and lower frame off of the tank?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Thank you what do you mean by bracing?

Because this is what I was going to comment on next ..
You need to be sure the stand will stay square and not twist under the weight of the tank.

Depending on how the frame was built, putting plywood on top might be enough

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Did you take the upper and lower frame off of the tank?

If that was a tank with frames upper and lower, you shouldn't remove them.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

If that was a tank with frames upper and lower, you shouldn't remove them.

This is the tank. It is rimless.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

This is the tank. It is rimless.

Sorry iv seen it done just making sure