First time stand builder

[Fatpuffer]

Hi folks

it’s my first time building a stand so pls bear w me. I have thepics of the stand and I was going to put a piece of solid plywood but I had these boards already. It’s 50 x 25 inches and tank is 48.5x 24 inches Would these planks instead of a solid board hold the tank without too much stress on the glass? Glass is 3/8” w bottom frame. Again firsttime building and really know next to nothing w DIYs. Oh tank is 120 gallon. Thanks

 

[TUCCI]

I think you’ve done an excellent job. Put the tank on it and let’s see how she looks.

 

[GolemGolem]

I'd trust yours more than a couple of mine, and I trust mine.

 

[Fatpuffer]

Thanks. My biggest concern is the top. Would the top as is right now support the tank without stressing the glass at the gap between planks. Gap is about 1”.

 

[deeda]

You'll be just fine putting that tank on that top as long as the 4 corners of the tank are contacting the wood surface evenly.

 

[Backfromthedead]

Thanks. My biggest concern is the top. Would the top as is right now support the tank without stressing the glass at the gap between planks. Gap is about 1”.

Nothing to worry about imo. Your stand is ready to rock.

 

[TUCCI]

I would lay it on top of 1/8” rubber mat. I found a useful mat at Home Depot. They sell it by the foot and it worked perfectly on my 75g setup. Even lined the bottom with it as well.

 

[Backfromthedead]

That tank appears to have a rigid bottom frame and even has a center brace so I would say no rubber mat or leveling pad is needed.

 

[jjohnwm]

Terrific job; even more so when considering it's your first.

Honestly, those four planks on the top aren't even necessary, but they certainly don't hurt anything. Make certain that all the screw heads on the top are well counter-sunk, below flush with the top surface. Nice work!

 

[Fatpuffer]

Thanks all. I will stain and get the tank ready.