stand for a 120 gal plywood tank

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hi all doing research for my up and coming build. i will be building a 120 gallon plywood tank to replace my 45 gallon bow front glass tank. i would like to use my current tank as a sump for my new one. so in order to use it i would have to build my stand to accommodate. my new tank will be 24"X48"X24". my question is in order to accommodate the sump i will not be able to have a front center leg for the tank stand. my plan is to use 4X4 posts for the two front legs and then use 3 2X4 legs for the back the top would be a 2X4 frame with a center brace and a layer of 3/4" ply. the sides will be be sheeted in 1/2" ply and there will be a set of doors to access the sump. will my idea work? here is a pic of my idea outside sheeting removed for clarity

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