Would this stand work for my Rubbermaid tank?

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I like how this stand looks. I'm making a stand for my frag tank and curious if this would work considering there is no plywood support under the stand. Are these structural foam tanks strong enough for this? My tank is the same as the pic... 50 gallon.

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I'd put something under them for a little support, I've seen it where they kinda bow inwards from the weight of the water and it make me nervous just looking at it.
 
It also would appear that the screws /nails are carrying the weight of the tank (The top frame.) You never want this. You want the weight transfer to be directly to wood supports. This picture shows what I'm talking about....note the purple boards. And I too would want to support the bottom (have it resting on a flat surface).

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It also would appear that the screws /nails are carrying the weight of the tank (The top frame.) You never want this. You want the weight transfer to be directly to wood supports. This picture shows what I'm talking about....note the purple boards. And I too would want to support the bottom (have it resting on a flat surface).

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I noticed that as well and would likely change that, but realistically this is 50 gallons spread over 52"x31" so the screws should have plenty of sheer strength for that.
 

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