DIY flushed stand

[Benoit Martin]

I am planning to build a stand using the rocket engineer design for a 120G (48x24x24) tank. I love the flushed look like the Red Sea ones where the stand is the exact same size as the tank.

I could get the same result by making the stand slightly smaller than the tank to account for the skinning's thickness but I am not sure that's a good idea.

Would I be setting myself up for trouble?
Anybody successfully did that? Could you share your experience and pictures?

Thank you

 

[pluikens]

Is the tank framed? Is it glass or acrylic? Regardless of the answers, I'd probably not suggest trying it but these questions will help others.

 

[Benoit Martin]

I did not purchase the tank yet as I am still in the planning phase but this is what I am planning on getting: http://www.scaquariums.com/SCA-120-Gallon-Starfire-Tank-p/sca-120g.htm
It's Starfire glass with Euro-bracing

 

[drevalenz]

I have a rimless and I made the stand 3/4” smaller all the way around. It’s pretty perfect. Make sure you use a mat underneath to help manage the weight