Would you use this stand? Should I replace the bottom panel?

[AydenLincoln]

I almost feel like this entire stand needs to be replaced. If not the entire stand at the very least it needs a new piece of plywood on the bottom. We took the center piece of wood out to get the sump and ripped off the carpet…revealing this. That being said the wood isn’t actually rotten it’s wet and gross. I think it would be smart to replace the bottom panel. And can we talk about how this stand is older than me?

 

[Uncle99]

Not a chance.
That’s served it’s time.
Any small variation in stands can contribute to glass or seam failure.
Sorry, it’s a big stand which means heavy loads.

 

[Rjukan]

Yeah that stand has seen a lot of water infiltration over the 22 years it's been around. I'd build a new one too..

 

[AydenLincoln]

Anyone else? I do think it needs another piece of wood on the bottom and that’s it. It’s just the top half.

 

[AydenLincoln]

We discovered it’s the top that is wet not the bottom so we are going to replace the piece of wood and insert a new center brace. It’s a solid stand. And incredibly nice looking on the outside.

 

[JayM]

That stand has been seriously neglected for a long time. Without being able to see it in person, my advice would be to replace it. It’s just not worth the risk.

 

[AydenLincoln]

That stand has been seriously neglected for a long time. Without being able to see it in person, my advice would be to replace it. It’s just not worth the risk.

You should’ve seen the sump that went straight to the trash. Honestly the outside looks really nice. This stuff is ancient and I really don’t feel like cleaning it.

 

[Texasreef]

Looks like a big stand, going to be holding a lot of weight. Of course it’s up to you, but like what others have said it would be best to replace. Couple hundred buck could save you thousands from a home flooding.

 

[Waters]

Depending on how good you are with woodwork, you could definately repurpose it if you liked the look. The damaged panels can easily be replaced. I would probably add a bit more bracing as well in addition to replacing the two center braces. Like others stated, it might be easier to just rebuild using that one as a template. You can reuse the doors.

 

[1guydude]

Get a steel frame stand made.
Ruff it up. Prime and paint it and be doine with it. The stand will last as long as u r into fish tanks.
Hths u
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[PapaFishRocks]

Risk vs reward.

Toss it

 

[PapaFishRocks]

2002 is older than you.

That was just a couple years ago, right?

Thanks for making me feel ancient! :face-with-tears-of-joy:

 

[rhitee93]

2002 is older than you.

That was just a couple years ago, right?

Thanks for making me feel ancient! :face-with-tears-of-joy:

I have files on my computer that are older than that

 

[AydenLincoln]

2002 is older than you.

That was just a couple years ago, right?

Thanks for making me feel ancient! :face-with-tears-of-joy:

No just a few months older lol! Like less than two months lol.

 

[AydenLincoln]

I have decided to remove the bottom, repair the side, add a top, and extra support on the back. It just needs some major tlc.

 

[ScottJ]

I have decided to remove the bottom, repair the side, add a top, and extra support on the back. It just needs some major tlc.

If you decide to repair, when you are done, get a hefty friend and get up on that sucker and bounce around. Make sure it's solid and doesn't have any loose joints!

 

[exnisstech]

Maybe remove the bottom and build a 2x4 frame to fit inside and screw the plywood panels to that. Let the 2x4s be the support. 22 yo plywood that has been exposed to moisture makes me nervous and I do a lot of things that make other people nervous so that's saying something :face-with-hand-over-mouth:

 

[Viking_Reefing]

Yeah, I wouldn’t take the risk of putting a tank on that. It looks fairly shot at this point…and very flimsily built from the get go. No point in taking a chance when the consequences of it not working out are so severe.

Building a sturdy wooden stand and skinning it is neither difficult nor expensive.

 

[PharmrJohn]

It's a goner IMO. I wouldn't trust any stand unless it had 2x4's as support. It would be a good project for ya, building a new stand. I've only ever added to an existing stand to hold extra weight. It's not that hard (especially if I could do it!).

 

[Devilfish]

If you like the way it looks on the outside, build the support for the tank inside it and use the outside as a decorative skin.