Hello everyone, first post here. Got a new (to me) 150 gallon tank, dual overflows. It's an AGA, came with the stand and canopy, however I've opted to build my own stand. Used KingofDIY Joey's design for the stand using 2x6, with some slight variations for holding my 55g long on the bottom for the sump. Just got done tonight doing the plumbing, decided on utilizing one of the bulkheads for the return line, and running a manifold line along the top of the tank. Used the remaining 3 bulkheads for 2 durso, and one full siphon. All lines have unions, and ball valves. Next comes adding sump walls, and media, and finally water for a fishless cycling before finally adding in the Mbunas. This is by far the largest tank I've ever done, and I'm starting to get nervous about the sheer amount of water/weight. I have had water to the top, I know it holds fine no leaks, however I noticed the trim on both bottom and top, is cracked pretty much in the same spots top and bottom (as if the previous owner possibly didn't have it supported evenly). Should I be worried about structural integrity of the glass at this point? Does the trim actually serve a structural purpose? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
