I'm a bit Lost on this stand, some help please.

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So bought a used 120g + stand. Tank won't deliver until Monday, which give me the weekend to fix the current stand. The tank is 48x24x24 with center overflow. However main problem with tank & stand is that tank has trim at bottom which making it 48.5 and the stand only fit 48. So if I cut the molding to even out with the inner plywood sheet, I'm not sure the weight will be even it out. The plywood sheet also need to be cut for overflow, so should I just start a new stand, or how would I go reinforce it or redo it.
 

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Will need pictures of your stand, top, back and inside to give you any good advise. Since you mention trim, I think it may be of descent construction and not a particle board/ MDF knock down furniture type.
 

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A small sketch with measurements, of stand and wood size, even if drawn badly, will go a long way.
 
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Updates with pics, look like it will sit about a less than a quarter inch on molding on each side. Also 2x4 on top of the plysheet was suggested, but after trying it, I notice 2x4 is higer by 0.1 inch or so. Center back need to be cut for overflow.
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Did that have the 120g tank on it prior? I'd start fresh. I dont feel that tank has enough reinforcement for the weight of a 120g.


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So I just reread your original post. If you plan to use this stand as is I think your easiest fix would be to trim the outer skin flush like you're talking about. A router would probably be best. I'd then add a 1/2 or 3/4" sheet of plywood on top of all that to completely even it out. Just keep in mind on a rimmed tank the whole weight of the tank is on that edge, it's not dispersed across the whole bottom like a rimless tank.

I'd be adding some support front to back at the top at the very least but thats just me. It looks like the plywood is the only support front to back.
 
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So are you talking about taking away the lip on the stand. So that you can fit the extra 1/4 inch on each side?

If I am correct, I don’t think it’s going to matter much, once your cut the lip flush, making it look like a table top. I don’t think the 1/4 inch sitting on the outside walls will matter. IMO.

If your really worried about it, put some blocks on the sides of the tank, sticking out 1/4 inch and toss some hangers on it. 1000% overkill put to each there own.
 
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That stand can easily hold 1 ton + plus. I just need a clear question because I dont understand. You can drill holes wherever as long as you dont drill on the 2x4 and any other vertical wood and the border. You can even extend it as long as you do the same on the other side and the bottom = equal weight. Need to be balance and so on....
 
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