[dustin.crawford2021]

would this be a issue later with the stand

 

[VWD]

That’s a big no, you need to have the tank sitting on a flat surface. You have a good chance of tank failure with that. Looks like a pretty decent size tank and the plastic trim isn’t going to support the center .

 

[dustin.crawford2021]

it’s a 125 i built the stand but needed to jack it up some and didn’t think this was to bad but they say not to put anything going underneath the tank. but i thought if all 4 corners are flat and level it was good

 

[VWD]

No , that’s not good. You need better support for all that weight. That’s will more than likely fail at some point.

 

[dustin.crawford2021]

so should i just reinforce the sides or add cross as well

 

[VWD]

Have the black trim supported all the way around the bottom.

 

[dustin.crawford2021]

even the braces in the middle of the tank?

 

[VWD]

It would be good to have more support in center of tank . Bit if the black trim is sitting flush on the stand all the way around the bottom you could get by. Center support is a plus but not 100% necessary.

 

[jerryclunsford]

Best thing would be plywood across the top then shim bottom to level. Or instead of shims leveling feet.

 

[dustin.crawford2021]

ok so i’m draining the tank what if i just build like a 2x4 frame that sits on the stand but holds the tank

 

[dustin.crawford2021]

Best thing would be plywood across the top then shim bottom to level. Or instead of shims leveling feet.

can’t ply wood like that needs to have a fairly decent open space for equipment

 

[VWD]

It will work so long as you build a sturdy two by four frame. Best to remove tank to do it to make sure it’s smooth and level

 

[dustin.crawford2021]

yeah like using the flat side of the 2/4 using 2 so i can get around a 4 inch lift off the original stand

 

[Wiskey]

I agree, you could make another 2x4 permitter that goes around the entire outside of the tank and screw it down to the existing one. I really like to put a piece of ply on top of the 2x4's and below the tank because the 2x4 joints are often not perfect, but if the joints are good it is not needed. Make sure it's flat and level and you should be fine. Another thing to consider is sheer strength, I see you have 4x4 uprights in that stand which is plenty strong, but I don't see anything that braces those at a 45 degree angle. If the stand wiggles at all it might be worth adding a support that way too.

Whiskey.

 

[dustin.crawford2021]

this is after today

 

[jerryclunsford]

May just be me but I would have more than 2 screws or nails at each attachment point for your lower top frame to the 4x4 uprights.
you want them good and solid,unlikely to twist.

 

[dustin.crawford2021]

treated 4x4’s and it’s been up for over 2 had a fresh water 125 on it for that time the bottom looks just like the top it’s not a forever stand just about 5 years or so

 

[dustin.crawford2021]

treated 4x4’s and it’s been up for over 2 had a fresh water 125 on it for that time the bottom looks just like the top it’s not a forever stand just about 5 years or so

sry miss type it’s been up for over 2 years

 

[dustin.crawford2021]

and all the 2x4’s that are up right and the 4x4’s touch the floor with a plywood top on the base part and i don’t mean that the plywood is on the floor

 

[dustin.crawford2021]

and i added in middle cross braces up to the brace on the tank you just can’t see it