Pre-made stand

[str8dum]

Hey guys,

I'm about to buy a pre-made stand for my 125g. I had always assumed that the big stands used a solid piece of wood across the top. This stand basically is a ring with the center being open. Its made for a normal 72x18" 125 or 150g tank, and it real wood, so I figure it was structurally sound. Is this normal on pre-mades?

Just a lil concerned with the 8 -10" open expanse in the middle. I'll use foam along the frame to set the tank on.

Thanks!

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

I had the same concerns with the stand for my 220 gal. Same design of the stand, basically a rectangular barrel without lid. It's been standing there now for about 1 year ...

I have to admit, though, that I re-inforced the "barrel" with more vertical boards. Still, the 220 gal rests on its outer rims only.

HarleyK

 

[skillzdatkillz]

ive heard that for acrillic tanks you need a full bottem. Thats what the owner or my lfs told me when I picked up my plexi 135

 

[is300zx]

Yeah those stands that reinforces the outer edges only should only be used for glass tank. If your using the same stand for acrylic tank then I wouldn't recommend it since it will bow out where it is not supported.

 

[rayman45]

yup... glass can b open

 

[str8dum]

Good deal, as my tank is glass.