DIY stand problems

Is there a way to vent it ?
Drill some holes ?
Polycarbonate shields on the inside ?

Sure sealing the wood helps but I don't think it's desirable to have
water building up in the stand. I would guess that
it would eventually rot the wood.

Can you provide any pictures of your setup ?

Can you use a canister filter ? (not the best option but something to
consider)

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I finished my stand and set up my new tank about two months ago. It's
an Oceanic 58RR with a 20 long as a sump and the stand is framed with
2x4's and skinned with 3/4" birch plywood. I didn't have the foresight
to paint the interior of the stand with epoxy paint. What I've noticed
in the past few weeks is that it's VERY humid inside the stand. My
sump is uncovered (I'm sure that's why). Should I cover it? Also, and
worse, the doors have already started to swell and warp. If that's
already happening, will the moisture affect the structural stability
of the stand over time? Any mildew issues?

I hate to install an exhaust fan, because there's already significant
evaporation and I don't want more. Anyone have any thoughts on ways to
correct this without breaking the tank and sump down to paint the
inside of the stand and/or long term concerns if I leave it the way it
is?

Thanks,

Grant