Steel plate under aquarium?

[skjl47]

Its actually easier for me to work with metal than wood due to my profession. I've never cut a board in my life haha.

The plate would be powdercoated black which should help with moisture.

I'm not worried about rust stains on the countertop since I could probably just buff them off.

If I go with plywood how thick and what kind? I am completely ignorant of woodworking and carpentry.

Hello; Powder coat will be better than paint. You must have the capacity to bake a fairly large bit of plate.

 

[BrookKeeper]

take a look at this setup, and you will feel more confident in your own situation... okay, maybe not, but at least this one is good for a laugh... i brought up tank position on the third page of responses, and was "reassured" by the OP that this will be fine...

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/hows-this-look.647877/

 

[FMA4ME]

I'd like to reiterate what skjl47 brought up about being sure that tank isn't too heavy to be there. I kept a 20 (it was a tall though but still) on an apt counter top a few years ago and ultimately had to take it down when I noticed the counter separating from the wall :/