Sticks and Stones Design for 150

[MattyIce]

So I might be getting a 150 gallon fish tank from a friend of a friend, and I am planning on a sticks and stones style rack, I figured i'd share the design.

I am not sure how I want to set up the foundation, please vote in the Poll for A or for B depending on which you would use:

[TheDukeAnumber1]

With reducing stress on the tank in mind I believe detail B will be best. But IMO, both will likely be just fine and I would choose base on storage and usage of the space.

[Bill Smith]

I would think it depends on the tank. If rimmed glass, A is best, because the tank is supported only on its edges. If rimless or acrylic, B would be best, so long as you get the height correct across all three columns.

[yannachka]

i always air on the side of caution and with a 5+ foot tank i am more comfortable with support in the center. if that’s a standard 150g i think i would go with a center support. 

[MattyIce]

2 hours ago, Bill Smith said:

I would think it depends on the tank. If rimmed glass, A is best, because the tank is supported only on its edges. If rimless or acrylic, B would be best, so long as you get the height correct across all three columns.

I was thinking the same with A for a framed tank, but then I actually got the tank, it is an old Ambassador tank that sits more like a frameless. 
 

I am probably going to go with the center support, B.

Edited August 27, 2020 by MattyIce