Sagging stand

[diverbh4]

I am moving in a couple of weeks and am taking this time to update/move/fix stuff.

I noticed that the wood under my sump is sagging down and was thinking of replacing it.

Is this a good idea? Does the bottom piece not do much? Should I build/buy a new stand?

If I should replace it, what should I use?

Thanks!

 

[new2saltyfish]

you'll probably need pictures to get a good answer...hard to say without seeing.

 

[diverbh4]

The only pic I could take is the 1" surrounding my sump. It definitely needs to be replaced if its a structural point (probably touching the floor under the tank).

Looks like it was wet and sagged so the sides are connected to the stand but you can see a depression.
Its a generic Pine looking stand for the 40b (2 front doors).

 

[new2saltyfish]

i would say if you're moving anyways, replace it at the least...peace of mind is worth it. Now when you say generic pine looking...is it actual pine or is it the fiberboard AGA stangs with a pine glued on finish? If it's the later, may as well just build yourself a new stand as i'm not sure how easy/ effective it would be (or even to bother) changing out the bottom piece of wood on one of those.

 

[diverbh4]

It is actual 1"ish pieces of wood, not the particle board stuff.