Is this stand sturdy enough?

[Harold51162]

Okay so I bought this 265gal used tank, stand, everything. I posted up a photo on social media and got a few people telling me the stand doesn’t look sturdy enough... the tank has been setup for 2 years prior to me buying it but just tell me what you guys think I added some photos below.. tank is 7 feet long 2 feet wide

 

[brent245]

The weight of the tank is not on the vertical supports at the ends, add 2x4's and you'll be fine. The 2 center sections are ok.

So add 2 2x4's at each corner, make sure they fit snugly, to the point where u tap them in with a mallet. also add a couple 2x4 braces at the bottom of the stand frame. It'll cost you $20 and some paint and screws.

look at photo, do the same at all 4 corners.

 

[Jexnell]

Agreed, see how mine is here in this pic.


It has 3x 2x4 on each corner. One going full length. And two wedged in ones as mentioned

 

[Harold51162]

The weight of the tank is not on the vertical supports at the ends, add 2x4's and you'll be fine. The 2 center sections are ok.

So add 2 2x4's at each corner, make sure they fit snugly, to the point where u tap them in with a mallet. also add a couple 2x4 braces at the bottom of the stand frame. It'll cost you $20 and some paint and screws.

look at photo, do the same at all 4 corners.

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I appreciate it a lot man! Added the pieces on today!