210 tank stand

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workin on this 210 stand. tell me what you think. should i have bracing goin across? thing is heavy and built tough.. or so it seems. point out any flaws.

thanks

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you didn't say for what tank .. if it is for acrylic, you will need a few center braces with a stiff board on top ... otherwise, the design looks very good ... easily support 210 gal w/o any problem
 
maseyferguson05;1011245; said:
I'm sure it will strengthen up if you sheath it with plywood.
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would it be necessary or just overkill? as for the wood, im spray painting it with one of those texture paints.. so far it looks real good:headbang2 . ill post pics when im done. to match the stand i plan on spray painting the trimming on the tank. would it stick to the trimming fine or chip off?
i used this paint.
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thanks for the compliments and advice.
 
You don't really NEED to skin the stand in plywood but it would add a great deal to the strength. I've seen stands with fabric stapled along the exposed sides that looked fantastic.
 
nice stand but i think 2 center braces (one under each tank brace) would make it myck stronger and put less stress on your tank
 
IF YOU DO NOT ADD A PLYWOOD FACE....., I WOULD ATLEAST ADD A LITTLE BIT OF CROSS BRACING......, TO KEEP IT FROM SWAYING AND COLLAPSING......., MY2CENTS
 
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