Question about tank placement on a stand - Aquarium Advice

**Devilishturtles** · 01-21-2008, 04:32 PM

Hey guys.

I'm downgrading my reef from a 45 tall to a 20 gal. I have a perfect (almost) stand for the tank but the tank hangs off the side about 1/4 inch on the left and right.

My thinking is that this will be okay so long as I don't put much pressure on the sides of the tank, but I'm not positive.

What do you guys think? Will the 1/4 inch on each side be okay or is it too risky?

Thanks!

**roka64** · 01-21-2008, 06:01 PM

I'd say that is close and could potentially shift. Can you make a larger base with 2x4s and set the tank on that or even add a piece of plywood on the top?

**Devilishturtles** · 01-21-2008, 07:22 PM

Hmm, I didn't think about a piece of wood underneath of the tank. I'll try that

Thanks Scott

**melosu58** · 01-21-2008, 08:57 PM

I guess Scott is right. Better safe than sorry.

**Devilishturtles** · 01-22-2008, 12:55 AM

Thanks Mike. I went with you guys and just went out and bought a stand. I would feel much safer that way anyways.

**Ziggy953** · 01-22-2008, 07:08 AM

Downgrading...hmmm you don't hear that much in this hobby. I'm sure it will be amazing though!

**Devilishturtles** · 01-22-2008, 10:57 AM

I need something that I can manage with bottled or transported water, since my tap is so horrible and an RO unit runs my well dry.

Plus, I still can't get rid of that algae that is so bad I'm embarassed to even post a picture so I want to just start from scratch with new everything and QT my liverock to get rid of all the red algae.

Lepomis · 01-22-2008, 07:02 PM

Good choice on the buying the stand better safe than sorry. I currently am using store bought water in my 75 gallon. The initally fill up wasn't fun but not too bad. I have 3, 5 gallon jugs. Costs 2.49 cents a refil. I will be adding a reverse osmosis unit at some point.

cmor1701d · 01-23-2008, 11:40 AM

You could also dig another well and try for a better flow

**Devilishturtles** · 01-23-2008, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmor1701d

You could also dig another well and try for a better flow

Only if you'll lend me the 10 or so thousand dollars that would cost.

01-21-2008, 04:32 PM	#1
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,813 Images: 17	Question about tank placement on a stand Hey guys. I'm downgrading my reef from a 45 tall to a 20 gal. I have a perfect (almost) stand for the tank but the tank hangs off the side about 1/4 inch on the left and right. My thinking is that this will be okay so long as I don't put much pressure on the sides of the tank, but I'm not positive. What do you guys think? Will the 1/4 inch on each side be okay or is it too risky? Thanks! __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

01-21-2008, 06:01 PM	#2
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,047 Images: 12	I'd say that is close and could potentially shift. Can you make a larger base with 2x4s and set the tank on that or even add a piece of plywood on the top? __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

01-21-2008, 07:22 PM	#3
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,813 Images: 17	Hmm, I didn't think about a piece of wood underneath of the tank. I'll try that Thanks Scott __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

01-21-2008, 08:57 PM	#4
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11,873 Images: 73	I guess Scott is right. Better safe than sorry. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

01-22-2008, 12:55 AM	#5
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,813 Images: 17	Thanks Mike. I went with you guys and just went out and bought a stand. I would feel much safer that way anyways. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

01-22-2008, 07:08 AM	#6
Ziggy953 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sumerduck, Virginia Posts: 3,301 Images: 5	Downgrading...hmmm you don't hear that much in this hobby. I'm sure it will be amazing though! __________________ Happy Reefing! *120 Build in progress 6/18/08* Visit our Article section for answers on a variety of topics. LFS, PWC, PH RO/DI what in the world? Look here! Pods, algae and more!

01-22-2008, 10:57 AM	#7
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,813 Images: 17	I need something that I can manage with bottled or transported water, since my tap is so horrible and an RO unit runs my well dry. Plus, I still can't get rid of that algae that is so bad I'm embarassed to even post a picture so I want to just start from scratch with new everything and QT my liverock to get rid of all the red algae. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

01-22-2008, 07:02 PM	#8
Lepomis Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 335	Good choice on the buying the stand better safe than sorry. I currently am using store bought water in my 75 gallon. The initally fill up wasn't fun but not too bad. I have 3, 5 gallon jugs. Costs 2.49 cents a refil. I will be adding a reverse osmosis unit at some point.

01-23-2008, 11:40 AM	#9
cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 3,651 Images: 43	You could also dig another well and try for a better flow __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

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