Sump support.

[blacknife]

I grabbed a tank from a buddy that i am going to set up soon.
it has a metal stand that came with it. the stand looks like a box.


the tank Am planning to use as a sump is the same length as the stand.

so it sits with no support on the long sides. what is the best way to support the long ends. i think its 3/4 inch tubing.

I would prefer to keep an airspace underneath as well.

would a sheet of pine board or plywood, either treated or painted do the job?

[Edmonton newbie]

how big of tanks are we talking about?

[intarsiabox]

How about 2 pcs of 3/4" steel tubing cut to fit the inside length of the tank? Or you could use a couple of 1x4 or 1x2 pieces of lumber as the actual height is 3/4". You could cut out a piece of plywood to fit inside the bottom of your stand but I would still support it underneath with the 1x2's as even small sags can cause a tank to crack.

[blacknife]

sump is a 33<36x12.5>
tank 50g and stand <36x18>

I have had the 33 in a few shabby setups in the past but nothing that just holds on the short edges. wood support is probably easier for me than metal.

[Edmonton newbie]

you got that right unless your grizz and got a master welder cert. lol um id just say build a new stand that holds both properly im out in the garage tommorow building cabnets if you need guidance you have my number