Need too add 1.5 inch to my stand.

ponyboyt · 06/01/2018, 08:10 PM

Need to add an inch and a half plus to the width of this stand I picked up. 72x18 and my tank is 72x 20-3/4. Can I just add another frame to the back? (2x6 top and 2x4 bottom and sides). Figure I can just screw to the existing frame. This stand seems to be built using the popular blueprnt most of us have seen.

billdogg · 06/01/2018, 09:12 PM

Use glue too it’ll be fine

davocean · 06/02/2018, 08:20 AM

Post a pic to be sure, but should be ok, I would probably add ply on top afterwards to tie it all together and make a perfect surface.

JTL · 06/02/2018, 12:38 PM

I would just put a plywood overlay on top of the existing stand to fit the tank. It will raise the height a little.

uclamatthew · 06/06/2018, 08:45 AM

Another frame should work. Orr plywood overlay, but if doing this be sure to center the overlay/tank, so you're only overhanging 3/4" on either side.

Steve175 · 07/15/2018, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTL

I would just put a plywood overlay on top of the existing stand to fit the tank. It will raise the height a little.

This. And center it as per last post. Rim of 2x4 or 2x6 not needed structurally but might be aesthetically. Another aesthetic option would be to add a strip of moulding on the small protruding lip.

06/01/2018, 08:10 PM	#1
ponyboyt Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 11	Need too add 1.5 inch to my stand. Need to add an inch and a half plus to the width of this stand I picked up. 72x18 and my tank is 72x 20-3/4. Can I just add another frame to the back? (2x6 top and 2x4 bottom and sides). Figure I can just screw to the existing frame. This stand seems to be built using the popular blueprnt most of us have seen.

06/01/2018, 09:12 PM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	Use glue too it’ll be fine __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

06/02/2018, 08:20 AM	#3
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Post a pic to be sure, but should be ok, I would probably add ply on top afterwards to tie it all together and make a perfect surface. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

06/02/2018, 12:38 PM	#4
JTL Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Venice Island, FL Posts: 2,532	I would just put a plywood overlay on top of the existing stand to fit the tank. It will raise the height a little. __________________ John 100 gallon DT and 50 gallon sump with refugium. Reefbreeders Photon V2+.

06/06/2018, 08:45 AM	#5
uclamatthew Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 49	Another frame should work. Orr plywood overlay, but if doing this be sure to center the overlay/tank, so you're only overhanging 3/4" on either side. __________________ Planning newest tank... Red Sea XL 425, dual MP40QDs, dual Vectra M1 return pumps, custom fuge in sump, Apex controller, lights, etc. TBD