Do your tank fit 100% on the stand wooden table

Reefer360 · Mar 18, 2021

Hello folks I am pretty new to the hobby i got my 90 gallon tank setup by professional company. However, i didn't notice that the glass is only from one corner slightly not fit on the table .. the tank is cycled and running for 2 months now .. looks pretty stable and strong.
Nonetheless that small part of the glass not fit on the table is stressing me for the long term stability... will this be an issue in the long run or shall i empty everything, breakdown the aquascaping and move it like 3 mm

Quietman · Mar 18, 2021

Pic would help.

I'd call the company. See if that's by design.

The whole front panel of my Red Sea Reefer170 is not supported by the stand and is only supported by the silicone. Silicone if installed right is very strong.

If it's a framed tank there's even more strength.

Still...it could be an issue that needs addressing. Picture is needed.

Reefer360 · Mar 22, 2021

Thank you for your reply i called the company and say its not by design but it should cause no issue .. i took a picture

miran2782 · Mar 22, 2021

Hard to tell from the photo. Is there any air gap under the glass due to the side board or is it all compensated for with the leveling mat?

Quietman · Mar 22, 2021

The sheer strength of a well done silicone joint is impressive which is primarily holding the weight of the pane. You have more than half the width supported. I'd sleep soundly.

Reefer360 · Mar 23, 2021

Quietman said:
The sheer strength of a well done silicone joint is impressive which is primarily holding the weight of the pane. You have more than half the width supported. I'd sleep soundly.

Thank so much i feel comfortable for your answer

Reefer360 · Mar 23, 2021

miran2782 said:
Hard to tell from the photo. Is there any air gap under the glass due to the side board or is it all compensated for with the leveling mat?

Hello .. there are no air gaps .. all are compensated

Quietman · Mar 23, 2021

For comparison....here's my RSR170 over two years and hasn't budged. Now to be honest, if I was designing my own stand, I'd have it supported because why wouldn't I? But there's thousands of these out there with no issues. Then you figure the downward pressure from weight of glass (sheer stress) is only a fraction of the outward force of water (tensile stress) and well, we don't support that at all with smaller rimless tanks. Now you're really worried, right?