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So I know the topic heading is a little weird, but I'm not sure how to ask this question so here we go. I want to use a 55 gallon sump from Petco on my 75 gallon build. The way my stand is setup only the corners of the tank will be supported if I use the 55 gallon. Would that be enough our should I have support in the middle of the tank as well?
 

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So I know the topic heading is a little weird, but I'm not sure how to ask this question so here we go. I want to use a 55 gallon sump from Petco on my 75 gallon build. The way my stand is setup only the corners of the tank will be supported if I use the 55 gallon. Would that be enough our should I have support in the middle of the tank as well?

So if I understand this correctly (and I'm still working on my first cup of coffee:ranger:) you're only supporting the four corners of the display tank? I would not get any sleep if I have a stand setup that way... Would it be possible for you to post a picture so we can see a better illustration of what you're trying to accomplish?
 
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Assuming you have the plastic rim on your tank, that whole perimeter should be supported. I would be very uncomfortable with just the corners being supported.
 
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So after looking at how it will be set up and the fear of waking up to another pond in my living I decided to just stick with my 20G long sump. Thanks for the info guys.
 

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