stand using no screws glue only?

[goda]

btw knoticed that my stand is bowing the top piece of wood where the tank rest is bowing 1/4 inch more then when i got it


seems like a 10 sq foot piece of wood ( looks like 5 thiner pieces of CHIP board glued to gether) would need more support then just along the edges... i may put a center brace and such



hey azreefer if your still around i wanna hear what you think i should do

 

[tkeracer619]

MDF stands for medium density fiberboard. It is basically a bunch of thin paper-like sheets stuck together with pressure and glue.

It doesn't stand up to moisture at all. I would replace the stand now than buy a whole new setup and have to mop the floor later.

 

[goda]

stands more expensive then the tank tho lol
i would build one but doubt i could do any better.

im planning on moving in 2 years and i think this stand will hold up for 2 more years .( after taht ill probobly move and start all over)

 

[demonboy279]

its not that hard to build a stand it just takes some 2x4s and some plywood if ya want but its not a neccessity. get some gorilla glue and either long screws or nails. the add paneling or plywood for looks. me and my brother built a stand for a 55 gallon and a stand for a 75 gallon in one night and they work perfectly

 

[goda]

id need ply wood tho since it is a acrylic tank. i dont think i could do it level tho

i may just build a stand inside of a stand. and prey that the stand i built will never end up bearing a load

 

[jdhanover]

I'm building one for my 150 with 3/4" plywood plus a 2x4 frame and many, many, many screws. But most people's stands are just the plywood. I am more comfortable with the 2x4s. Maybe put one in each corner?