does this stand seem strong enough...

[needmore-reef]

Everyone builds stands with 2x4 because they are inexpensive, extremely sturdy and require only a few tools.

Do we know what type of fasteners were used?

 

[skratchiechan]

Everyone builds stands with 2x4 because they are inexpensive, extremely sturdy and require only a few tools.

Do we know what type of fasteners were used?

unfortunately, no...

That's an expensive tank! Why not play it safe and avoid nasty surprises down the road?

i got an awesome deal through a fellow reefer in town! i will probably be reenforcing it before i put the tank on that stand

 

[a.browning]

As others have stated, you do not have to have a center brace if your header is big enough, which may be the problem. That header is a little on the thin side in my opinion, but if you got it at the LFS then I'm sure it works okay, or else they probably would have gotten a lot of complaints! I certainly would want a nice looking/built stand for such a nice aquarium, but to each his own. Keep in mind, most stands are WAY overbuilt on here, one vertical 2x4 supports 22,000 lbs...

 

[tkeracer619]

Yea no problem with that stand.

 

[skratchiechan]

As others have stated, you do not have to have a center brace if your header is big enough, which may be the problem. That header is a little on the thin side in my opinion, but if you got it at the LFS then I'm sure it works okay, or else they probably would have gotten a lot of complaints! I certainly would want a nice looking/built stand for such a nice aquarium, but to each his own. Keep in mind, most stands are WAY overbuilt on here, one vertical 2x4 supports 22,000 lbs...

yeah i love the way the stand looks... i dont get why people just dont want simplicity

 

[SjadeD]

The stand should be fine. Looking forward to your build.

 

[dadnjesse]

I built my stand with 1x4's but it's solid oak. Don't think I'd trust pine in that situation