DIY stand question

[CharlieTuna]

I'm in the process of building a stand for my 220g, I have been debating (with myself ) if I should enclose the back of the stand. I have an extra sheet of 5/8" plywood, so it won't set me back any $$. It will make the stand a little heavier and probably a little more stable. But do I really want the back enclosed?

 

[Pharaoh]

I have never enclosed the back of a stand before.

 

[imafreak]

I wouldn't. You're just going to end up having to cut holes in order to run tubing, power, etc.

 

[Morledzep]

we had a corner stand that was enclosed in the back with holes drilled for the tubing. it was a nightmare, especially when we were breaking it down. i wouldn't ever have the back of a stand enclosed on purpose again.

 

[Tanks of Steel]

Do not enclose back of stand. None of the store bought ones are enclosed.

 

[CharlieTuna]

Thanks for the feedback, I'm going to leave it open.

 

[drivslo]

HEY MATE I DID ONLY HALF OF IT BECAUSE IT SQUARES YOUR CABINET AND ALSO BRACES IT , IF U NAIL 100MM APART TOP AND BOTTOM AND I FEW UP THE SIDES IT STOPS IT FROM MOVING SIDE WAYS , BUT ALSO DEPENDS ON HOW HIGH YOUR STAND IS IF IT WAS OVER 1000MM HIGH I WOULD .

 

[Brian_Indiana]

IMO leaving it open is the best choice.