Metal stand - Top Cross supports???

[Rollins]

Hi All

Finishing up a metal stand for a 5 foot 150 gallon. Yes 3/4” plywood and yoga foam going on top before tank. Is the top rectangle 2” square tubing sufficient or should I add some top cross bracing? Thanks!

 

[Reef.]

I would definitely add cross supports, saves worrying if the base ever gets wet, or gives over time.

 

[KStatefan]

I wound add one down the middle

 

[Rollins]

Something like this?

 

[Rollins]

And should I same 2” square tubing or some heavy duty angle? Thanks!

 

[Reef.]

I would add two, same as you have used should be fine but go heavy duty if it makes you feel more comfortable.

 

[KStatefan]

I would go length wise to help support the long span. You could add one cross brace at the uprights then one down the middle from there.

 

[GlassMunky]

My 6ft metal stand for my custom built 220 has 2 cross supports just like @Reef. suggested.

 

[Rollins]

Thank you all for the input