Question about tank and stand

[arkmann]

Here's the deal, I have 60G glass tank and a corresponding stand. I currently have 50 pounds of small gravel in it as well as 1 driftwood that I would say is about 5 pounds. If my calculations are right, that's 555 pounds that is supported by the bottom glass. Here's the deal, the tank does not have a center brace. It only supports the tank from its edges. The center of the tank is basically unsupported.

Would it be fine if I add more driftwood to it and try to aquascape my tank?

Although based on searching around the site, I have found that it is rare or if ever it occur, for a a tank to break from its bottom piece.

I am looking at adding about at least 10 more pounds to the total weight supported by the bottom glass. I am not too sure of the thickness of the tank but I have attached photos for reference although there is no bottom glass photo. Can't take measurements right now, I'm at work....

So lend me your thoughts members.

 

[Dr Joe]

I'm not comfortable with it, can you figure out who the manufacturer of the tank is? Perhaps you can contact them too.

Is that a metal stand?

Can you have center supports installed (welded in if metal)?

Dr Joe

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[arkmann]

^We're together in that thought that's why I stopped adding more gravel as well as driftwood. I will get the name of the manufacturer of the tank later. It is made of wood so I guess adding center brace wouldn't be that hard considering that I am moving this weekend.


Thanks Dr Joe, once again, great reply.