Extending Aquarium Stand Depth?

[kingyking888]

Hi,

The aquarium stand I have is 18.5" depth.
The Nuvo 25G tank I want to get has 19.7"
depth.

Would either of these work?
1. Bolt 1.5" square tube to the back of the stand
2. Bolt 2 layers of 3/4" plywood to the back of the stand

Whats best way to mount and support the
extra depth without having to have massive
panels?

Thanks

 

[wvned]

Judging by the picture of the stand I do not see enough meat to hold a bolt or even large screws.
I think I would use the plywood and glue it then screw it every 4 inches into predrilled holes. Put a little glue into the screw holes too. I would use 4 inch deck screws.
Tightbond wood glue or thick CA.

 

[kingyking888]

How long would of a plywood would you use? Full height of the stand, top to the bottom? Hoping to avoid that if possible.
Just brainstorming. Might not even want to try it depending on risks.

 

[wvned]

Or cut a piece of 3/4 plywood 1/2 inch larger than the tank and place it under the tank on top. Paint it black. 1/4 inch shows all around the tank.

 

[kharmaguru]

I think you'd be fine with either option as long as the load transfers to the floor. With the tube, one across the full width bridging pieces down each leg. Plywood could work the same way but I would rip the pieces a bit wider for stability, say 4 inches.

 

[kingyking888]

Thank you