240 gallon glass tank support question

[Finatic]

Bad idea/good idea?

Postig a couple pics so you have a good visual. I am getting ready to put water int he 240 and have a last minute hesitation. I have 3/4" super dense gym floor-mat between the tank and the plywood. I couple of reasons behind this - 1) eliminate any unevenness that would stress the glass and be potential failure points. ( I should note the stand was made in a commercial steel fabrication facility) 2) it was free and I had it on hand.

Here are the pics

Steel stand | full view | close up

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One more full shot of aquarium on the stand

What would you do?

 

[CANAMONSTER]

Put the legs on 2x6 lenghths from left to right and your good to go!

 

[tomojsg]

i think i'd rather build a diy over built stand out of 4x4s myself.

 

[DN328]

For rimless tanks I put 1/2" Styrofoam between tank and plywood. For rimmed tanks I think you can put directly on the plywood. In fact, I don't think it's recommended to put cushioning material for rimmed tanks like you have.

 

[CANAMONSTER]

That depends if the bottom glass is raised from the sides. If so then no foam. If not then you need foam