Stand question for 45 gallon tank

[Beanz]

Ya there is another stud in the back just cant see it from this angle, would i be able to just use a 2x4 sideways for a stud in the back this would give me enough room to fit a pretty wide tank in there.

[coolhandgoose]

This is the design I used.

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You can definitely run a 2x4 across the front with no problem. The loading that a 2x4 can take without bending is pretty huge.

[Beanz]

Ok thanks man. ill probably take the front middle support out and the back, then put in a single 2x4 in the back. this will enable me to have a decently large fuge for the tanks.