hmm big problems stand bowed?

[zin]

ok well the stand(sturdy oak table/cabinet) i had my 55 on, i had 5 people on the stand shifting around and it stayed stable and didnt even rock. well now i notice a slight depression in the middle of the top, so the tank isnt touching all around the rim.

well this obviously cant stay like this, i havent done anything yet but im considering building a nice diy stand, im not great at woodworking but i have some skill. Anyone have any idea or link to Diy on a nice stand design. I figure i can have the wood cut at H.D. or somewhere, and just assemble it myself.

 

[Toro Driver]

Ya don't have to look far. Its not fancy but would require less skill and tools.

DIY Plans

 

[got_nailed]

You should really sue some wood glue. But other than that that site looks good. When you go to get your wood I would try to find some wood that’s mostly free of knots. I wouldn’t use pine. And when you get your ply wood get something with a good finish grade, this will help you when you go to finish it off and make it look good.

 

[zin]

I might use oak, more expensive but should be worth it, im probably gonna use some finsh to waterproof it not sure.

anyways more problems -_-

i decided to test my 29 again(month after set up) to see if any space had formed under the rim, well go figure theres space under the middle, enough to get a piece of paper under. what really pisses me off is that its a aquarium stand.. and the top is 3/4 plywood, with finish, no idea how this space formed, the stand is cheap but still, there are supports around the bottem of the plywood.

 

[zin]

i might just put a piece of foam under the 29, but what kind should i use? and how should i trim it so it looks decent?

 

[TKOS]

I think people like to use styrofoam. Try painting it black with spray paint prior to putting it in place. This will disguise it well.

 

[RTR]

Even easier than spray-painting (which depending on the propellants and solvents can dissolve styro) is to wrap a band of 2" plastic tape around the edges - coordinate w/the tank rim and it will be all but invisible.

 

[johnnyxxl]

I used a piece of cardboard under my tanks when I put them on stands and if the top of the stand isn't solid I cut out under it so I can look up under the tank to search for burrowers ie kulhi's. I have seen foam like the packaging or insulation foam.

 

[zin]

i found a piece of foam posterboard, 3/16 think, its basically styrofoam. would that work?

 

[johnnyxxl]

yes that should work. you can cut it after the tank is placed on top of it and it should not show.