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Topic: Tank Weight Distribution

Posted By: SGH360
Subject: Tank Weight Distribution
Date Posted: August 29 2010 at 10:38pm

hello i was wondering where does the weght go to? does it go in the edges you know the black plastic part on the

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Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: August 29 2010 at 11:04pm

Yes the weight is distributed through the plastic frame around the bottom. That's why most stands for glass tanks only support the tank around the edges. In Acrylic tanks the whole bottom must be supported or the acrylic will warp and bend.

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Posted By: SGH360
Date Posted: August 29 2010 at 11:49pm

ok cool thats a relief. I got a stand from birdworld, the whole thing was hollowed but they told me that the weight is only goes on the edges. just wanted to be double sure