TheKingInYellow Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Just planning this out, 50g in the display so this is overkill, but there is a 9" x 5" internal overflow on this tank. It's rimless so it will need a ply support with a leveling mat underneath. I'll cut the ply to accommodate the overflow but I won't be able to run a full 2" x 4" for the back. This is what I'm thinking with the ply either fully cut away to the back edge, or just cut around the bulkhead. I'm just not sure if I can leave those 45 square inches unsupported to the very edge like this? Quote Link to comment
That dank Reefer Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Yea I’d think with plywood on top that’ll hold a tank even if you cut a hole for plumbing the overflow Quote Link to comment
TheKingInYellow Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 I'd like to think 9" of glass has enough strength to hold itself between supports, just being cautious I guess. The builder is going to give me clearances for the bulkheads (3 x 3/4" in the overflow) so I might still be able to sneak a 1 x 4" in there flush against the back of the 2 x 4 s. I could also sister another 2 x 4 to the outside if necessary. Quote Link to comment
That dank Reefer Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Yea but it will be supported by the plywood, which is supported by the frame, am I thinking of that right? Just use thick plywood, I always second guess my stands too Quote Link to comment
TheKingInYellow Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 28 minutes ago, That dank Reefer said: Yea but it will be supported by the plywood, which is supported by the frame, am I thinking of that right? Just use thick plywood, I always second guess my stands too Sort of. If I have no clearance on the back it's going to look like this: Quote Link to comment
That dank Reefer Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Hmmm ok, I’d cut out as little of that plywood as possible, just as much as you need. What’s the overflow look like? I wouldn’t be worried about the stand as it’s more overbuilt than mine, I’d be more concerned with the tank having no frame. Quote Link to comment
TheKingInYellow Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 Over flow is a standard rectangle, 5" deep, 9" wide. 3 x 3/4" holes drilled in the bottom. Not sure why the lack of frame is an issue? Rimless tanks are pretty common. Quote Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 any updates for this stand? I saw in your tank build thread that the stand was finished, sooo...? 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKingInYellow Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Waiting for the tank lol. August 1st hopefully! 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKingInYellow Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 Tank finally shows up tomorrow 🙂 Build thread in my sig! 1 Quote Link to comment
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