New Reefer, couple questions

[Marlin65]

If it has a 1/2" tempered bottom it will be fine to put it on the stand without the trim. You could put some foam under it to level it if you are concerned about your stand being flat.

[gobytron]

I was told it was really important to level the stand, so I was very careful to shim it after I put in in place...

it is a 1/2 inch and tempered.
Thanks for that, I don't think I'll put foam under it unless you really think it's a must...
I don't think I would like to look at it.

[Marlin65]

I have two tanks 1/2" tempered just sitting on the stand so I would say you are fine without foam. Tempered is 6X stronger than float and will bend a bit as well. Just don't try to drill it as it will explode.

[gobytron]

AI would like to avoid a 95 gallon explosion at all costs....lol

Thanks for the voice of experience.

[Matt]

You're describing a "aquagiant" reef-ready tank to a "t".

I have one of those, and so do a few others here. They are good, but can be a bit of an issue to get some plumbing done. The glass ledges inside the overflow come out pretty easily, and I've taken them all out of mine, and put in a durso standpipe. That makes the overflow work a lot better, in my opinion.

Matt

[gobytron]

except mines not reef ready...
and my dimensions are 50"L X 24"H X 18"W, though now I feel like I need to measure...
the stand and tank are almost identical though...


I'll look into that brand though, thank you for the info.