Is my Aqueon stand correct?

[newby62]

I recently bought a used 72 gallon bowfront tank and stand. I noticed the stand doesn't have a bottom. Does anyone know if that is normal? Do I need to add a sheet of plywood or is it okay for it to just be open to the floor underneath?

 

[reef-geek]

It's normal.

 

[homer1475]

Normal for those stands. The load is all pushing down, and the "skin" keeps it from racking.

I personally would add some ply to the bottom, just for space to put things.