Jul 22, 2021 #1 Rollins Community Member View Badges Joined Jan 12, 2021 Messages 51 Reaction score 34 Location Chico Ca Rating - 0% 0 0 0 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!
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!
Jul 22, 2021 #2 Reef. 2500 Club Member View Badges My Tank Thread Joined Mar 12, 2019 Messages 4,681 Reaction score 3,500 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I would definitely add cross supports, saves worrying if the base ever gets wet, or gives over time. Upvote 0
Jul 22, 2021 #3 KStatefan 2500 Club Member View Badges Joined Jun 24, 2015 Messages 4,147 Reaction score 4,017 Location MHK Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I wound add one down the middle Upvote 0
Jul 22, 2021 #4 OP OP Rollins Community Member View Badges Joined Jan 12, 2021 Messages 51 Reaction score 34 Location Chico Ca Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Something like this? Attachments AFE6F105-DCA3-4B89-B042-34882E54D075.jpeg 215.7 KB · Views: 28 Upvote 0
Jul 22, 2021 #5 OP OP Rollins Community Member View Badges Joined Jan 12, 2021 Messages 51 Reaction score 34 Location Chico Ca Rating - 0% 0 0 0 And should I same 2” square tubing or some heavy duty angle? Thanks! Upvote 0
Jul 22, 2021 #6 Reef. 2500 Club Member View Badges My Tank Thread Joined Mar 12, 2019 Messages 4,681 Reaction score 3,500 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I would add two, same as you have used should be fine but go heavy duty if it makes you feel more comfortable. Upvote 1
I would add two, same as you have used should be fine but go heavy duty if it makes you feel more comfortable.
Jul 23, 2021 #7 KStatefan 2500 Club Member View Badges Joined Jun 24, 2015 Messages 4,147 Reaction score 4,017 Location MHK Rating - 0% 0 0 0 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. Upvote 0
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.
Jul 23, 2021 #8 GlassMunky 2500 Club Member View Badges Hospitality Award Joined Jan 30, 2014 Messages 2,875 Reaction score 3,710 Location NJ-Philly Burbs Rating - 0% 0 0 0 My 6ft metal stand for my custom built 220 has 2 cross supports just like @Reef. suggested. Upvote 0
Jul 23, 2021 #9 OP OP Rollins Community Member View Badges Joined Jan 12, 2021 Messages 51 Reaction score 34 Location Chico Ca Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Thank you all for the input Upvote 0