135g stand build- help

Wagonpitt · Feb 5, 2019

Im looking for confirmation if what im doing is ok.

There was a gap between stand and tank so i added 3/4in ply ontop and shims between ply and stand

I left a lip along the back of the stand and will add a full 3/4in ply for back piece.
(just an idea of what i mean)

2 supports in the back 1 in the front to alow me to pull sump if i have to. 42inch span at front, is this ok?

The front and sides i will skin after when i decide what to use.

Ok so far ?

Goodair · Feb 5, 2019

-The skin will add strength, you should prob double up on another 2x4 in the front like you did with the corners. Also add cross supports in the floor and top.
-If your gonna add a trim where the stand/tank transition is, you can use rigid insulation sheets to help releave any stress (which is what i did). Leave a slight amount of spacing between the trim and tank.
-I've seen tanks sitting on some thin material between the tank and plywood. I'm not sure how reliable that is but you need a very leveled surface for it and would be better to do research into that if thats your intentional build.
Use pegboard for the back to help the cabinet breath a bit aswell.
The lip is a good idea but other than that, hope I answered some questions!