Future sump, base load question

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Vexxus

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The tank that will likely becoming the sump is 16x16x48

So here comes my problem...
There is a support beam directly in the middle of the base of the tank, and therefore that 55g won't fit with it there. My question can we remove that support beam if we run three 2x4s the 60 inches across the top of the base with 3 more load bearing 2x4s at the end? Or any other ideas to resupport it to fit.

One of the pics you can kind of see that center support beam and how the base is designed.
 

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