Ryan_Laps 10gal Build

[superduperwesman]

Originally Posted by Ryan_Lap

True....very very true...I could do it..I just dont know where to put the tank now If I finish it

Oh wait I know... the same spot! The sides will be fine... so just make sure the base is fully supported and you'll have nothing to worry about

Could always add some comfort bracing... and it you're really worried make a base for the stand similar to the top but facing up and line it with black silicone so that way if it breaks again at least the stand can hold some of the water ahah

[Ryan_Lap]

Originally Posted by superduperwesman

Oh wait I know... the same spot! The sides will be fine... so just make sure the base is fully supported and you'll have nothing to worry about

Fine. If it breaks again...your coming to clean it up.

[superduperwesman]

Good glad your back... and cleanup is what your girlfriend is for ahah

[Brettriehl101]

Originally Posted by superduperwesman

Good glad your back... and cleanup is what your girlfriend is for ahah

ahahahah

[Ryan_Lap]

Originally Posted by superduperwesman

Good glad your back... and cleanup is what your girlfriend is for ahah

Oh no you didnt....

Next time Im fully testing it in the basement by the drain for a few days...still standing by that time, then Ill move it to the upstairs.

[superduperwesman]

Here's my old tank.. the Styrofoam just has black duck tape folded over the edge... I know... Styrofoam + Black Duck Tape = sexyfoam



You can see it in the background here too

[Ryan_Lap]

Ill try and get it back up....just soooo damn annoying. I cant imagine having a large tank blow out. Id lose my mind.

[Scythanith]

I agree with Wes, just add some 1/2 plywood on the inside lip and some thin foam to suck up the little imperfections and voila, you're good to go!

My guess is (and this isn't a hit against your woodwork) is that the lip wasn't perfectly flat along the entire perimeter and that cause some stress across the bottom pane...... *POOF*

Get back in and put it in the same spot, look good there from what I could tell in the pictures. But I also know what your concerns are. I'd **** a brick if my tank were to pop on the hardwood!