How many cinder blocks?

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doomiedee

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I'm getting some cinder blocks and a sheet of plywood to make a stand for my 75. How many cinder blocks and how thick plywood should I get?


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That's laying them standing up or on the side. Not sure if I want it that high


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Yeah that would be better cause it would be about 45" total height. I'm only 5'6" so that would work for me


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No, I'd use thinner ply and make a timer frame to support the base of the tank. Even 1.5" ply is more flexible than glass so most of the weight of the water will be supported by the glass only, you really need something more rigid than just the ply.
 
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David R said:
No, I'd use thinner ply and make a timer frame to support the base of the tank. Even 1.5" ply is more flexible than glass so most of the weight of the water will be supported by the glass only, you really need something more rigid than just the ply.
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The wood was going to be sitting on the cinder blocks I also don't have tools to cut the wood or drill to build a frame hence to why I wanted this kinda of stand.


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