Tank Stand Question

[tonymofo]

I have a question about a tank stank. I have a 50 gallon breeder and a 35 gallon cube tank. Me and my dad made a stand for the 50 gallon breeder and it turned out pretty nice. Then decided to make one for the tank in my room(the 35 gallon). But I also decided to get another 50 gallon breeder tank and use that one for my room. So I get home and my dad already made a stand for the 35 gallon tank.

My question is can I still use this stand if I just put a sheet of plywood on top of the stand so it covers the footprint of the stand?

 

[fishfreak317]

no. stand should always be equivalent to the footprint of the tank. structural integrity may be compromised with such a stand your describing.

 

[Greenaveli]

Fishfreak is correct. Me personally though if the diference is only an inch or two or not that far off i would do it.

What are the measurements of tank and stand?

 

[tonymofo]

The stand footprint is 26" x 26"
The New tank will be 36" x 18"

Well I'll need to get a new stand then!!!!

Their is no way I can just nail a sheet of plywood onto the stand so it supports the whole tank??

 

[Greenaveli]

I dont think I would chance that much. No not 10 inches. 2 or 4 inches or length maybe but that much I wouldnt chance it. I would say better safe then sorry build a new stand.