I would like to create a metal stand for my 30" x 20" x 12" tank (tank uses 3/8" glass) that will get skinned with 1/4" material on the front and sides.
In order to make the tank flush with the stand, I was thinking of building the metal stand slightly smaller so that there is a 1/4" overhand on the front and sides of the tank. This would mean that only a third of the glass panel will be supported by the stand (3/8" glass and 2/8" overhang).
I've read conflicting information about this (maybe the answer is more nuanced that I give it credit for). But I've seen Elos and Red Sea tank setups where there is a overhang at the front. So I don't see how my idea would be problematic, especially if the metal stand is over engineering to hold the tank's weight.
In order to make the tank flush with the stand, I was thinking of building the metal stand slightly smaller so that there is a 1/4" overhand on the front and sides of the tank. This would mean that only a third of the glass panel will be supported by the stand (3/8" glass and 2/8" overhang).
I've read conflicting information about this (maybe the answer is more nuanced that I give it credit for). But I've seen Elos and Red Sea tank setups where there is a overhang at the front. So I don't see how my idea would be problematic, especially if the metal stand is over engineering to hold the tank's weight.
