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Unread 11/07/2018, 12:57 PM   #6
HarlequinTusk
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I recently received the following technical response from Aqueon to my question.

"You do not want anything pressing upward on the glass. Only the perimeter of the tank needs to be supported. The glass does need to be able to flex a little."

This is suggesting that there is flex and a plywood supporting surface is NOT desired....at least one that is supporting the trim/bracing at the same height as the glass.

I still can't help to think there could be a solution that implements both. Maybe a full sheet of plywood, then possibly 1/2" high trim pieces that align perfectly with the aquarium trim and bracing. Then possibly 1/4" thick neoprene that would sit in between those 1/2" high trim pieces offering some support to the glass while still allowing it to flex down into those gaps. I'm probably overthinking this, but that's in my nature when it comes to my home projects.


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