Weird Stand Idea

[Reefmaster]

steve
to me that sounds WAAAY overbuilt. you could do with 2x4 vert and 2x6 horiz if you wanted, or even with 2x4 horiz (tho you should notch them)if the stand is only 3'. i would suggest 3/4" plywood beneath the verts to distribute the load over the entire area of the base rather than point loading at the four corners. either way this shouldn't be a problem. we have a 135g and had a 40g sump beneath and never needed steel. also worth using 3/4" top with >1/2" high density styro to account for any unconformities in the stand. that way no concern for stressing and cracking the tank, though i have never heard of or seen this happen, everyone recommends the styro. shane ps if the next vic meeting is at our house you can see what i built.