How thick is the base under the tank?

[shafiq_hossain]

I have a marineland 265 gallon tank and cabinet. I needed to screw in something to the roof of the cabinet (wooden base underneath the tank) and wanted to find out if any of you know how thick it was. Needless to say, I'm asking because I don't want to end up punching a hole underneath the tank by using a screw longer than the thickness of the wooden base.

Thanks....

 

[rdnelson]

shafiq.hossain;752536 wrote: I have a marineland 265 gallon tank and cabinet. I needed to screw in something to the roof of the cabinet (wooden base underneath the tank) and wanted to find out if any of you know how thick it was. Needless to say, I'm asking because I don't want to end up punching a hole underneath the tank by using a screw longer than the thickness of the wooden base.

Thanks....

I would bet it is 3/4" plywood.

 

[shafiq_hossain]

I believe you may be correct. So, I take that the tank is actually supported by the frame of the cabinet and that the base offers very little, if any, support (being that it's plywood and not solid wood).

 

[rdnelson]

That would be correct. Assuming that there is a frame structure that is then skinned with plywood or some other material. In some case, there is no frame and it relies completely on the vertical plywood for support. Either way, running a small screw in it should be no problem. If whatever you are attaching is very thin, go with a screw that is 1/2" long. If it is thicker you can use a 3/4" if you think you need more support. The thickness of the material you are attaching would stop it from penetrating the other side of the plywood.

 

[jbdreefs]

I would go half-inch. Surely, whatever you are attaching is not so heavy that you need anything else.

 

[rdnelson]

JBDreefs;752645 wrote: I would go half-inch. Surely, whatever you are attaching is not so heavy that you need anything else.

I wouldn't disagree with that. But, don't call me Shirley.

 

[jbdreefs]

Rich, glad to hear you may be keeping the 125. Can't wait to follow.