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what_did_i_break_now t1_ixrdw7o wrote

Reply to comment by reddit_seaczar in my fish tank is too big for the table it's on. how can i adjust to support the weight? by ricky_pepsi

You're generally not going to find one inch plywood at HD or pretty much anywhere else, but 3/4" is thick enough for live loads (people walking) over ~15" open spans between floor joists so it's plenty adequate for this.

Good point about the table legs, though.

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reddit_seaczar t1_ixtqw3a wrote

I don't know what I was thinking about the 1 inch plywood. In my defense I'm used to sourcing those materials by the truck-full.

Looking at the picture and considering the actual load bearing overhang 3/4 inch should be sufficient.

If I was going to use this shelf for the stated purpose I would add feet under the two vertical boards in the center.

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