redtop03
moved slow
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14941333#post14941333 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Rhodophyta
On tanks taller than 24" or fiberglassed tanks of any height, I would bring up a frame around the tank, built like a residential wood wall with studs on 12" centers, or closer with really tall tanks, but not attached to the tank. It will be part of the stand. This will reduce flexing when the water level in the tank is changed. Using a sump and doing your water changes there will help by reducing the number of times the tank is flexed by changes in water level.
I like this idea for the wall supporting the tank,but the 12" centers would make it impossible to get into the sump for me,could this be built from the top of the stand up,and still prevent the flexing
I always do the water change in the sump,its less disturbing to the critters.