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hey guys ... so after 2+ years of runnning my tank i took everything apart because i wanted a super clean fresh start with new substrate and all.. Noticed that over the years of spilling water inside my stand a few cracks and some water damage..

 

Im about to order a new stand and orginally wanted to build a stand with 2x4 wood but then my sump wouldnt be able to go in or out... i know this stand lasted me this far but what do you guys think of these kind of stands... i dont understand how they hold so much weight... am i trippin or are these durable enough.?? its just 3 sides of 1 inch thick plywood i think..

 

 

is anyone a pro at how stands and weight distrubtion works? always thought u need some tough 2x4

 

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You can certainly make a stand out of plywood (and no 2x4s). However, I just wonder how much water damage and cracks there are. If you feel that the structural capacity has become compromised, now would be the time to change it (by either reinforcing what you have, or making a new stand).

 

As long as you have good access to the sump, I don't know that the ability to remove it is an absolute must.

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