Agreed, I'd say the cost of a few feet of 4x2 to support that corner would be a good investment...
Right way to support tank with overflow built in??
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Agreed, I'd say the cost of a few feet of 4x2 to support that corner would be a good investment...
It shouldn't be that tough to replace the 2x6" that was cut short with one that runs the full length of the tank so that it's properly supported. I would do it right, so that you can sleep soundly at night.
A couple bucks for wood and an hour of your time is definitely worth piece of mind...at least it would be to me.
But on the other hand, since you are buying it used, do you know how long it has been setup that way? I'm not a fan of this line of thinking, but some might say that if it hasn't failed yet....you should be good?
The guy brought it and set it up with 5weeks of use on it so technically he just set this setup. He's still using it till I go there and pick it up from him. He also doesn't fill up the tank full. Pic shows he's using FX5 so he can't use the overflow box. Within a month I'm going to pick it up.
its a very simple fix... i would have to say that in the long term you may as well support that rear portion of the tank. who knows what problems it could lead to years down the road. its kind of like the titanic being an unsinkable ship ya know?? for about $25 in wood you could prevent a problem that could end up costing hundreds or thousands depending on the extent
The extent would be bursted bottom glass which results in not only tank price.. the living room in the basement.. thousands of dollars worth of fishes...
i didnt take the fishes value into consideration.... so with that being said i would absolutely build a proper stand for the tank's footprint. not only can it cause damage to your house, your fish, and anybody who may be near the tank at failures time. just trying to help you out bro, it is flat out stupid to have a super heavy structure being supported on a stand that is less than adequate for the footprint and weight. goodluck
My final comment on this thread: The cutout on the plywood is not that big. Glass is resting in the plastic frame which is well supported. I wouldn't worry about it. However, if adding a piece of wood gives you piece of mind then do it.
keyword there is "plastic" frame... one of the two longest lengths of that frame is completely unsupported. its kind of like a log home... as it settles changes occur. in this case those changes could result in popping a silicone seam in which case the OP would have an instant indoor pond made of his living room
