Stand question

[n3hihz]

This is non-reef related but is tank related.

I have a 60G rimless tank that will be filled at 60% for my turtle, I have a metal stand that's 36"x18". Was thinking about putting 3/4 inch Cabinet grade compressed birch on top, wondering if it would hold.

If anyone has any input it would help.

Thanks

 

[skene]

Where exactly were you planning on putting the wood?
on the stand, or as a canopy?

 

[n3hihz]

Where exactly were you planning on putting the wood?
on the stand, or as a canopy?

On the metal stand that's 36"x18" so there will be about 3 inches of overhang on both front and back.

 

[skene]

So you are just placing the wood underneath the tank correct?

If this is what I am to assume based on your description of a "front and back".
Then you should be ok.

 

[n3hihz]

So you are just placing the wood underneath the tank correct?

If this is what I am to assume based on your description of a "front and back".
Then you should be ok.

Yea the stand is 36"x 18" so Im laying a 36"x24" on top then the tank on top.
Kind of like a giant table. Just wondering if 3/4" thick will bow

 

[reefer4eva]

I think it will be fine..if you think about it they sell metal stands for a 75 gallon which can also be used for a 90 gallon and i believe a 110 gallon fits also...at 8.83 lbs per gallon I think your fine.and for an example look at the link below and see what I did with a metal stand

 

[n3hihz]

I think it will be fine..if you think about it they sell metal stands for a 75 gallon which can also be used for a 90 gallon and i believe a 110 gallon fits also...at 8.83 lbs per gallon I think your fine.and for an example look at the link below and see what I did with a metal stand

Im not so much worried about the stand. I'm worried about the board that will overhang on top. Just not sure how well 3/4" will hold.

 

[edd]

Im not so much worried about the stand. I'm worried about the board that will overhang on top. Just not sure how well 3/4" will hold.

if your worried then double the plywood up. i think you can use less water also for a turtle.

 

[n3hihz]

if your worried then double the plywood up. i think you can use less water also for a turtle.

True story. Wow that was a simple solution I'm a bit ashamed for not thinking of it. Lol over thinking simple situations.