Reinforcing Melamine Cabinet for Aquarium

[kenreefer]

Have a Red Sea Desktop Peninsula that I have a cabinet of the the exact size for. However it’s not built for aquariums but for kitchen counter top.

I’ve reinforced the cabinet with 4 legs of 2x2 on the inside. Overall it’s been okay for a few days but looking for additional opinion if I should add more support.

 

[FUNGI]

add a board in the back for lateral movement support....other looks good.....IMO

 

[kenreefer]

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[kenreefer]

add a board in the back for lateral movement support....other looks good.....IMO

Would it be okay adding this back board while the tank is full with inside?

There’s no lateral play as there’s 2 metal braces below the top board joining the 2 side panels. The braces have a slight pressure on them in the middle but the top board is still flat.

 

[FUNGI]

if you can't get to the back, then do it from inside...end of day, it all depends on how much weight is going on top.....

 

[kenreefer]

if you can't get to the back, then do it from inside...end of day, it all depends on how much weight is going on top.....

Its a 30 gallon total system

 

[FUNGI]

yeah should be ok...
Disclaimer: Thats only an opinion.....