So I purchased the Trigger Platinum 39 for my 125 gal setup. I currently have the eshopps RS-200. The reason for the change is I wanted to put in a sump with a larger refugium and I like the filter roll setup. When I originally measured the depth of the stand, I got 17 inches. The sump is 16 inches. I got the sump and assembled it. I then looked under the stand and realized theres an extra piece of wood attached to the middle supports on the front and back that shrinks the space 1.5 inches leaving me 1/2 and inch short. I really want to make this work because I love this sump. Is there a way I can reinforce this stand so I can safely remove one or both of the wood posts connected to the middle supports? I have attached a picture and a video of the current setup. All help is very much appreciated.