Support for a 230G

fishmanty · #1 03-10-2006, 06:08 PM

I would get those 4 corners of that stand cut off, so it has a solid base, and the put a piece of stained sealed plywood (3/4"), under neath the stand (To protect against water damage to the carpet and to stop rust.

phreezee · #2 03-10-2006, 06:13 PM

That's not the stand I'm using, I'm actually selling it as it's too narrow. The new steel stand I'm having made will have no legs, and I'll put plywood under as you said to prevent rust stains.

fishmanty · #3 03-10-2006, 09:51 PM

Its a must

I had quite a bit of rust when I sold off my 150gallon a year ago, luckily I had put the wood under the stand aswell. Expecially if your using a sump in the stand, as mosture will build up quickly. And if your messy like me and spill water often, then its a miracle worker! :P

adidas · #4 03-10-2006, 10:19 PM

I think that is enough support. The main thing is having it perpendicular to the joists, plus having the beam and teleposts so close. When u get the tank, fill er up and use a level to see if the floor starts to drop a little?

those are my thoughts anyhow.

phreezee · #5 03-13-2006, 03:26 PM

I gave into fear and bought 2 teleposts and 2 2x10's. I'm going to double the number of joists under the tank.

TheReefGeek · #6 03-13-2006, 04:25 PM

Better safe than sorry!

Enjoy the new tank!