75 Gal Stand Not Sitting Flat

[Fishit]

Hey guys need some help new tank build 75 gal just built the stand where the tank sits it's 2/6 frame and the tank is not sitting flat on the wood at all what have any of you guys done in this case thick plywood sheet on top or what ???

 

[bart84]

Ridgid styrofoam.

 

[Fishit]

Like the blue stuff at home depo ? Or white cheep stuff and how thik

 

[barebottomcouple]

blue stuff is best

 

[bart84]

Blue or I have used pink with no problems. Thickness is determined on how off the tank is.

 

[J_T]

Plywood first, screwed and glued.

Then use the foam.

Foam wont make the tank sit flat. All it does is give an illusion of it. Yes, the weight will crush it a bit, but that doesn't mean it's spreading the load even. Just makes it look like it is.


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[Fishit]

How thik of plywood 1/2 inch you think ? Any special glue

 

[J_T]

Regular wood glue if its raw wood, pl premium if anything else.

Half inch should be good.

If you have "huge" gaps, you may need to rethink using the stand. But if its close, just not touching, the ply wood will do.


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[reef keeper]

You can use a table saw and rip the boards on the top of the stand. The boards have rounded corners. Rip off about 3/16" which will make it square. Then plywood then foam.

 

[Fishit]

Ok ok ya maybe I'll try that cut the rounded edges then plywood would it be a good idea to use something like liquid nail to kinda fill any gaps ?

 

[reef keeper]

The styro and ply will take care of it. Make sure the uprights aren't protruding from the bottom of the stand. I did that when I built my 150 stand lol. Had to take 1/4" off lol

 

[MrHermit85]

I had the same issue with mine, cheap lumber is not completely dimensional so although you are meticulous with the build it will still come out off a bit. I ripped the entire top of my stand and redid it with lumber with better simetry, then threw a 3/4 thick plywood and styro on top just to be safe.

I guess it all depends on the gaps that your seeing though if it's small enough that only paper can fit through then Sure the plywood styro combo should solve it. However if it is more substantial personally I would redo the top just to be safe. IMO

 

[Fishit]

Thanks guys got it straight tonight took all your advice worked great took it all apart and riped 1/8 off both sides witch got it almost perfect then toped it off with 1/2 in plywood and 1/2 foam for the added security appreciate all the help guys

 

[MrHermit85]

Glad it worked out!!!
I am thinking on my next stand I am going to run the lumber through the table saw to square off edges...

 

[Zach]

I do sone furniture and cabinet making on the side. When it comes to using 2x4s or other dimensional construction grade you pretty much have to run them through a jointer and planer to get them square. A good alternative would be using d4s material from a lumber mill or buying the metal frames and attaching your wood faces to them. More expensive but you'll get better results with more reliability.