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11/10/2017, 08:26 AM | #1 |
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Bottom trim
Hey yawl,
I found a 150G with the bottom trim for sale for supper cheap and bought it. Is this bottom trim needed for any ki d of integrety to the tank or just for show. It is just the bottom brace that the tank sits on.
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11/10/2017, 08:43 AM | #2 |
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11/10/2017, 08:45 AM | #3 |
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That one concerns me a bit and I wouldn't use it as is without replacing the trim (fairly easy/cheap task)..
The bottom trim isn't so much structural but it does help alleviate pressure points on the glass,etc.. I would remove it and replace its functionality with a new trim or similar..
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11/10/2017, 02:45 PM | #4 |
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I would change out the trim. It will help to even out the pressure the tank will be in when full
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11/16/2017, 10:34 AM | #5 |
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I would remove it. As far as pressure points are concerned I would rather have the entire bottom of the tank sitting flush as opposed to 1/2" (If that) pressure points around the tank.
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11/16/2017, 10:43 AM | #6 |
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Figure a gallon of water weighs 8.34 pounds.. at 150 gallons that is 1248lbs.
Lets assume the tank in question is 24"H X 72"L X 18"D. If the tank were to sit with the entire bottom flush to the stand then the 1248lbs of water would be distributed among 1296in^2. So roughly a lb of water per square inch. If the tank were to sit on a 1/2" trim outlining the bottom of the tank about 41in^2 would take a majority of the water load. |
11/17/2017, 12:24 PM | #7 |
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I would not use a tank that was designed with a frame without said frame. There is a reason it was put on in the first place, and I have no desire to do a leak/stress test with 150g of saltwater in my living room.
Could it be just fine? Sure. Just not in my house.
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11/17/2017, 12:47 PM | #8 |
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If it had trim, it needs the trim. I would absolutely have it replaced.
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