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06/03/2020, 02:48 PM | #1 |
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New Stand- What are your thoughts?
Hi all-
I am in the planning stages of building a new stand for my 40b. The first one was waay overbuilt and I could only fit a 10g for a sump. I saw this example: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...71&postcount=6, so I mocked it up. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1esm...ew?usp=sharing What do you think? Would this be good to go? I am nervous about the only wood supporting the tank are the green pieces, but I trust the OP. |
06/03/2020, 02:56 PM | #2 |
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I would have absolutely no issue with that design. I supported a 235 gallon tank with a stand built with 3/4 ply wood
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06/07/2020, 11:37 AM | #3 |
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The plywood ends are definitely bearing all the weight to the floor which IMO is sufficient. However the lateral support provided by your 1x4 pine will need adequate fasteners and I would recommend construction adhesive as well. I would struggle to trust a wavemaker or drunken guests side impact without those 1 x 4 frames being super solidly built. I need to sleep well.
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