my 500 gallon reef tank

[steve the plumb]

Originally Posted by Myka

Ah, ok! Jeez you had me all freaked out! What I didn't like were the corners where you didn't have both joining horizontal pieces supported with a stud. You only had one on the stud, and the other was free floating. Glue and screws wouldn't hold that together!

No No that was just like 1 2x4 in each corner.I added more afterwards.The problem was I was building the stand.My old neighbor was moving so I asked the guys to move my tank from the garage to the tank room.I rushed and placed the top (3/4 plywood) on the stand.The guys came and moved my tank for $100 and some beer so I then had to work inside the stand.I didn't take any more pics because I need a flash and it looks kind of dumb.I can take some pics of the stand if you like to see it.Yeah the way it looks in the pics its like I just placed a 2 x4 in each corner and I have one running along the top.I doubt that would hold 5000 pounds.Like I said if you want I can take pics.The tank hasn't budged.