Tank and stand

[toomanymatts]

Apparently I can't measure. How much of an issue do you think this is? About a half inch short on each end.

 

[naterealbig]

No problem at all.

 

[toomanymatts]

No problem at all.

Just needed one person to go along with my nonsense.

 

[Jekyl]

I would add a top to it to make fit right. My OCD would get the best of me.

 

[toomanymatts]

I would add a top to it to make fit right. My OCD would get the best of me.

It's an end table. I intend to leave it open with light fixtures.

 

[anthonygf]

I have done it. Maybe get 3/4 inch thick oak board the same dimensions as the tank to support the lower trim.

 

[Dom]

Apparently I can't measure. How much of an issue do you think this is? About a half inch short on each end.

Absolutely an issue. You must have support under the edges of every side.

 

[toomanymatts]

Absolutely an issue. You must have support under the edges of every side.

I thought about it, but how is this ok? On the evo 13.5

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

It is a framed tank. It will be fine.
It would bug the heck out of me (OCD) But it will be well supported

 

[toomanymatts]

It is a framed tank. It will be fine.
It would bug the heck out of me (OCD) But it will be well supported

Ya don't get me wrong. That's annoying, but I've waited long enough to upgrade it. I'm sure I'll find something else down the road.

 

[hikermike]

As above it is a framed tank and so it is supported. Frameless have to have a support all around evenly or they'll crack if a small partical is underneath hince the leveling pads that always come with them. Some of my tanks art on shelves and cantilever out 30% and have been okay for years. some framed tanks bottoms are 1/4 to 1/2" off the surface. If you're worried, just put a 1/2-3/4 " sheet of plywood underneath it and it will be darned secure. (Home Depot will cut it to size)

 

[Dom]

I thought about it, but how is this ok? On the evo 13.5

I think you will be okay with whatever you choose, as long as you don't go beyond the edge.

 

[anthonygf]

As above it is a framed tank and so it is supported. Frameless have to have a support all around evenly or they'll crack if a small partical is underneath hince the leveling pads that always come with them. Some of my tanks art on shelves and cantilever out 30% and have been okay for years. some framed tanks bottoms are 1/4 to 1/2" off the surface. If you're worried, just put a 1/2-3/4 " sheet of plywood underneath it and it will be darned secure. (Home Depot will cut it to size)

That is what I have done. I use 3/4 inch solid oak, I am sure plywood is just as good but oak looks better.

 

[anthonygf]

I thought about it, but how is this ok? On the evo 13.5

That photo you are showing, I would not do this. The board should be the same size as the tank.

 

[bnord]

agree on the same sized under tank support - you will sleep more better