I find the standard issue stands with bowfronts to be totally flimsy in comparison to the typically-hugely-overbuilt DIY stands people make. I had a 72g bowfront for a couple years on the standard stand and it too developed a leak. If I was to ever do a bowfront again, what I'd do is beef up the insides with a 2x3 framing and maybe even some cross braces along the back. This is hardly convenient of course so I understand if you don't like the idea, but that's just something I'd consider doing if I had the tank empty and off the stand anyhow to reseal it. Or at the very least, maybe an internal "skinning" using 1/2" - 3/4" plywood? I don't know, maybe food for thought anyhow.
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My next hobby will be flooding my basement while repeatedly banging my head against a brick wall and tearing up $100 bills. Whee!
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