30g stand question

[Wretched5705]

hey guys i decided id build my first stand and save money and learn a few things in the process. Its thrown together from scrap 2x2's ive had laying around. My question is how should I support the front?
Pic 1: the way that I would really like to do it. It looks the best and id be able to slide a 10g tank under to quarantine feeders.
Pic 2: shows what would make sense could work but isnt quite ideal
Pic 3: shows the back supports as I would assume would be good even support all around.
thanks in advance for your advice guys!

 

[Mo0]

Well you see picture one is going to be alright its just that the stress of the wood will still want to bend it a little bit in the middle but since you got the plywood there it will spread the stress out more evenly so it wont really bend. so i believe your fine with pic1

 

[Big Dog]

I think you need more support. Those side backets are not strong enough to hold up that weight. You are off to a good start. Here is a picture of my stand that I made for my 75 gallon aquarium.

 

[john73738]

30 gallons you are looking at 260 pounds complete. Skin the stand with 1/2" ply to make it look good, and you will be fine.