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P_mantis 04-20-2010 02:57 AM

Need advise asap
 
so i just had a custom tank built to a stand i have, there was an accident in the process of making it and had to be rebuilt, now ive taken it home and the tank sticks out about a inch and half on each side, is it ok to let it hang? its only about a 30g tank?

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i3...x/IMG_0147.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i3...x/IMG_0148.jpg

Goxy 04-20-2010 03:06 AM

Overhang
 
I don't think so, glass does not flex, it just cracks. Any way if you check out Kien's build he put a piece of countertop on his stand. If you structured the middle to support it even a piece of plywood would work.

Rogue951 04-20-2010 03:14 AM

Yeah if you're really worried put a matching piece of plywood underneath. just remember to coat it in some kind of waterproof to prevent rotting.

naesco 04-20-2010 04:56 AM

IMO a tank must be perfectly level and supported.
Your tank is not.

kien 04-20-2010 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naesco (Post 512058)
IMO a tank must be perfectly level and supported.
Your tank is not.

It could be level but it is definitely not fully supported. Those side panes of glass are just hanging off and supported by silicone! I'm sure it will hold but that is a heck of a lot of stress over time and i would personally lose sleep over it. As already mentioned, I too would recommend putting a flat rigid piece of wood underneath it. You can go cheap and get something at Rona/Home depot or go expensive and find something at ikea that looks fancy :-)

P_mantis 04-20-2010 05:14 AM

thats what i figured i have already but a plywood top on it thanks

kien 04-20-2010 05:30 AM

by the way, i noticed that your overflow box is made of fancy glass (rain drop etched?). Did you ask for that or did it come like that? it is actually neat looking!

P_mantis 04-20-2010 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kien (Post 512069)
by the way, i noticed that your overflow box is made of fancy glass (rain drop etched?). Did you ask for that or did it come like that? it is actually neat looking!

Guys that did my tank just made it that way i like it too

golf nut 04-20-2010 12:27 PM

So who built it or do we guess:)

fishytime 04-20-2010 12:49 PM

BV special:lol:


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