Advice Needed

DwightKeenan · 04-15-2006, 08:34 AM

I have a 75g drilled tank and a stand from blue reef aquatics. The stand only has supports around the outside to support the tank. Originally I cut a piece of 1 inch wood that would set on top of the stand and then place my tank on that. Before I set it up I am wondering if I should use the pink foam insulation instead to handle any unevenness. I can't use both becuse the trim on the stand will only cover the extra 1" thickness from the board of foam.

What do you think I should do?

Thanks

JS_racer · 04-15-2006, 08:43 AM

i think my aga 120 modern stand only supports around the edges. Better to wait for the seasoned folk to arrive though with more wisdom

Twins Guy · 04-15-2006, 09:19 AM

glass tanks only require support around the perimeter because it is the vertical panels of glass (not the flat bottom) that bear all the weight. now using a flat board on top of the stand essentially cross braces and stabilizes the whole structure. that said unless it is wobbly-i would just go with the foam. it will level things out so that the tank is most evenly supported. if you want the best fo both worlds a cheap piece of 3/8" plywood and some 1/2" foam (plenty thick) would work great and may still be hidden by the trim...if it were me though i'd prolly just go with foam.

tg

DwightKeenan · 04-15-2006, 04:33 PM

Thanks Twins Guy.