Acrylic tank and stand questions.

[rick051074]

I have a 225gal tank (60*36*24) with a custom stand. The stand has 3 2x4 crossbraces, 3/8" plywood, and 1" foam. Is this enough support for the bottom of the tank? I guess my main concern would be the thickness of the plywood.
Thanks
Rick

Pic incase you need it. I added another crossbrace in the center after this was taken.

 

[Bebo77]

place a sheet of 3/4 - 1" ply across the top of the stand.. then you should be fine.. thats what i did with my 300...

 

[rick051074]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8123167#post8123167 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bebo77
place a sheet of 3/4 - 1" ply across the top of the stand.. then you should be fine.. thats what i did with my 300...

That would be ideal however the tank is already full of water. At this point I dont see any bowing on the bottom. The sides bow a little, less than 1/8". (Its 1/2" acrylic all around) If is something that may pose a problem I will drain it and replace the plywood, but I am hoping to avoid that.

Thanks

Rick

 

[Bebo77]

ask James he is the man when it comes to acrylic...

 

[rick051074]

Thanks I will ask him.

 

[rick051074]

Another question. If I were to cut the top piece of plywood in half width wise. Having the cut centered over the 2x4 will it affect the strength and usefulness of the plywood?