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heretix said:
And for those curious, I put it on the stand myself. :)

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Although that is impressive, its not a very good idea. Lifting and placing something this large onto a stand solo will cause a lot of twisting and strains on the joints which can result in weakening it. Just a little FYI, but I know too well that sometimes you just have to go it alone. GL
 
xraycer said:
Although that is impressive, its not a very good idea. Lifting and placing something this large onto a stand solo will cause a lot of twisting and strains on the joints which can result in weakening it. Just a little FYI, but I know too well that sometimes you just have to go it alone. GL
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There actually wasn't any twisting. Just pivoting. I propped the right end up on the stand then used it as a fulcrum to pivot the other end up and slide it on. Still not ideal, but better than other ways for sure. And best way I could think of with putting the structural integrity at the least risk.

But sometimes, like you said, gotta go it alone. :)

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So quick update now that I've calmed down.... Anyone know how to stop the plywood AND acrylic from bowing? Adding a center support will not stop the plywood. Maybe another sheet placed on the face? Or is that too much....

I think I'm about to throw in the towel and invest in a 535g acrylic from fishtanksdirect.com
 
If the plywood is bowing you need to add framing to the out side of the tank. If the inside coating is already leaking then screw through the plywood into horizontal studs on the outside of the tank and it will stiffen it up. You need top braces to stop the front bowing. Unless the acrylic is too thin and bulging out in the middle.
If you decide to give up try and sell it as a reptile tank before you chop it up.

Check out the tank in the link. This is how I suggest bracing your tank.
http://pentairaes.com/600-gal-96-x-48-x-30.html
 
KAWAMIKIE said:
If the plywood is bowing you need to add framing to the out side of the tank. If the inside coating is already leaking then screw through the plywood into horizontal studs on the outside of the tank and it will stiffen it up. You need top braces to stop the front bowing. Unless the acrylic is too thin and bulging out in the middle.
If you decide to give up try and sell it as a reptile tank before you chop it up.

Check out the tank in the link. This is how I suggest bracing your tank.
http://pentairaes.com/600-gal-96-x-48-x-30.html
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So both are happening. The bottom plywood is bowing AND the center of the acrylic is bowing. The plywood is bowing because the acrylic is bowing. I'm honestly not sure how this was ever a viable tank, but I'm done working on it as a fish tank. I'll either keep it and get my wife a python or iguana, or sell it as such. We lost our 15" RTCxTSN this morning....
 
heretix said:
So both are happening. The bottom plywood is bowing AND the center of the acrylic is bowing. The plywood is bowing because the acrylic is bowing. I'm honestly not sure how this was ever a viable tank, but I'm done working on it as a fish tank. I'll either keep it and get my wife a python or iguana, or sell it as such. We lost our 15" RTCxTSN this morning....
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Sorry to hear about another fail with the tank Bro, I know you have worked your butt off trying to save it!!! But honestly at this point I think I agree with you and it is time to give up on it.. It seems like everytime you fix 1 leak another 1 starts somewhere else, and honestly the way that window bows I would not trust it in my home!!! I know it just sucks to go through all that work and money and still not have what you wanted!!!

Merry Xmas brother...
 
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