Can I brace this stand to put in a sump with full tank

[Reefer1022]

Hi I received this 46 gallon bowfront marine land tank and stand for Christmas it's now been up and running for about 3 1/2 months I have been using and a HOB filter and skimmer since it's a reef tank I really want to put a sump in my question how should I brace the stand so I'm able to take out the two center braces to fit a sump if it is even possible with a full tank here is a picture of the stand my thoughts were to use 2x4s on each corner and a 4x4 in the ccenter to brace the stand so I am able to have room for a sump
Need advice I'm stumped
This is the best pic if needed can take pics of my setup

 

[Reefer1022]

Here is my stand

Here is my stand

Here's my stand each of those three separate compartments have shelves that can be removed I would like to see if I could brace each corner and the center remove those 2 Stock Ctr. braces and then put in a sump with the tank running

 

[enigma32]

My 2cents:

You would have to build a frame underneath the top surface to support the weight,
plus verticals to go down from that frame to the bottom,
plus diagonals so the thing won't fold up on itself.
All in all, not a small amount of work to do and still have it look good.
I definitely would NOT recommend doing it with the tank full.

A 4x4 is overkill to support this kind of weight... 2x4s will support it fine vertically. The bigger issue is that the top surface is probably not meant to spread the weight out very much, thus why I suggest building a frame underneath it.

 

[davocean]

It's a lot of work to make it right, and I agree, wouldn't do it w/ tank full.
I personally would just build a new cabinet/stand, especially if that is not solid wood.
Might be able to use some pieces if you do, doors, or just sell what you have.
You could do a sump next to it if there is room and wish to keep stand for Christmas/sentimental reasons.

 

[Reefer1022]

I know it would be an undertaking

I know it would be an undertaking

I know it would be a huge undertaking but I don't have room next to it what would be my next best option to go to a canister filter or just stick with the HOB skimmer and filter

 

[davocean]

Powerheads, HO skimmer, maybe a HO fuge if you can fit one(might even be able to do heater in there rather than display)
That would be my choice on that tank.
I'm a pretty experienced carpenter and even I would be leary on getting under or in that while filled making the needed modifications to do it right, and bowfronts are not very forgiving on stand flexing.

 

[Reefer1022]

This is my setup

This is my setup

Aqua clear 110 hob filter a 250 wt heater( we keep are house could ) reef octopus bh1000 hob skimmer and 2 hydor Koralia Evolution 600 gph should I stick with this set up or switch to a ho fuge a canister with uv and heater in line and keep the skimmer any other suggestions

 

[davocean]

I think what you have is fine, not crazy about canisters and you don't want sponge/pad/media anyway, nitrate sinks, and no need for UV really.
CPR makes a nice HO fuge, it would be a little better than the aquaclear, but I made a 110 work for a similar tank once, it'll get you by.
That's a good skimmer.

 

[hijinks]

My 60 gallon is held up using 1x4s

If I were you, I'd just build a new stand. I once had a 46 bow and the stand didn't fit much under