a couple of thoughts from the peanut gallery.
i agree that this stand is most likely strong enough. however, with the tank going to the edges of the stand, the downward weight is relying on plywood and the shear strength of the screws holding the 2x4's in place. the weight is not directly on the 4x4's except for the one end that is 2 or 3 inches in. however, because of the plywood base, alot of weight is distributed across the surface as long as the 2x4's do not move. if the 2x4's begin to sink, then you will have an issue of weight being pressed down on the edges of the plywood. because the 4x4's will be higher than the 2x4's it will create alot of leverage for the ply to snap. i do not claim to be an engineer, but ihave spent most of my life in construction, and these are my thoughts on this.
again, i believe that this is strong enough for a 125, i would seriously think about a different approach for a larger tank.
other than that, i looks like good craftmanship. not all ghetto like some 2x4 stands ive seen. good job.
i agree that this stand is most likely strong enough. however, with the tank going to the edges of the stand, the downward weight is relying on plywood and the shear strength of the screws holding the 2x4's in place. the weight is not directly on the 4x4's except for the one end that is 2 or 3 inches in. however, because of the plywood base, alot of weight is distributed across the surface as long as the 2x4's do not move. if the 2x4's begin to sink, then you will have an issue of weight being pressed down on the edges of the plywood. because the 4x4's will be higher than the 2x4's it will create alot of leverage for the ply to snap. i do not claim to be an engineer, but ihave spent most of my life in construction, and these are my thoughts on this.
again, i believe that this is strong enough for a 125, i would seriously think about a different approach for a larger tank.
other than that, i looks like good craftmanship. not all ghetto like some 2x4 stands ive seen. good job.
