Aqueon 120G RR Hole Clearance

[Rufnek100]

I'm in the process of building my stand and am utilizing a 2X6 / 2X4 frame to support an Aqueon 120G RR (predrilled) tank. I don't have the tank yet, but the footprint dimensions of my support are 25" X 49" (I was able to measure the tank at the LFS and actual outside dimensions of the tank are 24.5" X 48.5" so this should give me 1/4" clearance around the edges).

However, I was unable to measure the distance from the bottom outside edge of the tank to the overflow / return holes due to the nature of the tank sitting on the stand in the store.

Can someone tell me if the pre-drilled holes on the bottom of the tank are far enough away from the edge that I won't have any issues when it comes time to plumb?

-Most factory stands sit on a 3/4" frame and I'm concerned that the 1-1/2" I have will protrude too far to get the bulkheads on. Thanks!

 

[JJ70]

I just built a stand for this exact tank using 2x6's for the top frame and 2x4 for the bottom and didn't have any problems. The stand was 25" wide (if I remember right) and the tank sits about 1/8" from the front edge giving enough room for fitting and tightening the bulk head nut on the back side.

 

[Rufnek100]

Thanks for the reply!

 

[rwb500]

1.5" in from the outside edge of the frame would be awfully close to the edge of the bottom glass. I don't have your exact tank but I would bet money that you will be fine. I used to have an aqueon RR tank and I'm sure it was more than 1.5". If you need to cut a small notch you could clamp and glue a 1/4" board on the other side of the notch if you are worried about strength/stiffness.

bottom line - don't worry about it for now, it will be fine. good question though.