CrackerFish
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I am building my second stand. My first one was for a 55 gal. This is for a drilled 75 with corner flow. I want to add a center brace to the stand to support the center of the tank. I picked up some galvanized joist hangers from Lowes to hang the center brace. The idea is that I want the brace to be removable. I want to add a large sump to the bottom. I can lower it through the opening at the top. Then install the center brace. See attached pics.
Questions:
1. Is a galvanized piece of metal inside the stand a bad idea?
2. I was thinking of giving the brackets a good coat of enamel paint. Would this make it more acceptable?
3. It probably wouldn't be any worse than the hinges for the cabinet doors, Right?
4. I have some 1/2" foam sheet, seen on the left of one of these pictures. To place it under the tank, I just cut it so that it lines the rim (plastic support casing) of the tank, and down the center, correct? That will compensate for any imperfections in the stand.
Please post your comments!!!
Thanks,
Tom
Questions:
1. Is a galvanized piece of metal inside the stand a bad idea?
2. I was thinking of giving the brackets a good coat of enamel paint. Would this make it more acceptable?
3. It probably wouldn't be any worse than the hinges for the cabinet doors, Right?
4. I have some 1/2" foam sheet, seen on the left of one of these pictures. To place it under the tank, I just cut it so that it lines the rim (plastic support casing) of the tank, and down the center, correct? That will compensate for any imperfections in the stand.
Please post your comments!!!
Thanks,
Tom