Question about foam between tank and stand...

Firefish · 04-09-2002, 10:15 AM

I'm in the middle of moving my 155 to the "Theater Room". I built a foundation out of brick, secured 1" plywood to the top of the stand and then put a 1" thick foam sheet on top of that. Is this right? I've read about people doing this to keep the tank level but I was worried about too much flex under the tank and the seams or glass breaking. I'm having water delivered tomorrow (4/10) around 5 pm. so any info would be needed before then. I'll post picks later on. Thanks for the help.

asmith · 04-09-2002, 01:40 PM

I have no experience with using foam under my tank, but here is a thread that should give you some information.

http://www.reefcentral.com/vbulletin...Foam+And+Stand

Good luck,
Andrew

**scubadude** · 04-09-2002, 02:06 PM

I assume that you are reffering to STYROfoam when you say foam. I think it should definately be used on bigger tanks! It sounds like you are fine with what you have....I got some for my tank/stands that I built here is a pic...I think my styro is 3/4" thick (not that it makes a big difference though)

hcp28 · 04-09-2002, 04:01 PM

I put cork under my tanks, it does help keep it level if that's what you were wonding. I have also heard people using those blue rubber/foam pieces you can get from Lowe's or Home Depot. I think the blue stuff works better than styrofoam, I've never used it it's just what I heard. I would think styrofoam would give too easily nad not provide much leveling at all. i'd go with the cork IMO.

Henry

naser · 04-10-2002, 03:14 AM

you also have to worry about inconsistancy's within the styrofoam.. might be a thicker chunk or acouple of tinner chunks.. it all looks the same untill you put 2000 pounds on it and then you might have stress points..? just my .02

Firefish · 04-10-2002, 09:57 AM

Thanks all, Scubadude, that's what my setup looks like. The water's being delivered today so we'll see how it goes...Asmith, thanks for the thread....

organicreefer · 04-11-2002, 09:18 PM

what kind of tank?fwiw oceanic and all glass reccomend placing youre tank on a hard smooth level surface.
smooth hard level surface=100% no worries(other than tank defects)
styrofoam=chances of defects/uneven settling here too(doubling the chance of a failure imo)
i think its wise to listen to whoever built it,perhaps if it sits flat and had no frame styrofoam would be the way to go jmo

Firefish · 04-12-2002, 11:51 AM

here's one pic of the project so far...it's an AGA 155 bow

**scubadude** · 04-12-2002, 12:22 PM

Lookin good !

Im sure it will be fine...as long as you have everything level and flat smooth surfaces

04-09-2002, 10:15 AM	#1
Firefish Mayor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Douglas, Ma Posts: 771	Question about foam between tank and stand... I'm in the middle of moving my 155 to the "Theater Room". I built a foundation out of brick, secured 1" plywood to the top of the stand and then put a 1" thick foam sheet on top of that. Is this right? I've read about people doing this to keep the tank level but I was worried about too much flex under the tank and the seams or glass breaking. I'm having water delivered tomorrow (4/10) around 5 pm. so any info would be needed before then. I'll post picks later on. Thanks for the help. __________________ In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current. -- Thomas Jefferson

04-09-2002, 01:40 PM	#2
asmith Mayor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lenexa, KS, USA Posts: 978	I have no experience with using foam under my tank, but here is a thread that should give you some information. http://www.reefcentral.com/vbulletin...Foam+And+Stand Good luck, Andrew __________________ Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic.

04-09-2002, 02:06 PM	#3
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,232	Foam I assume that you are reffering to STYROfoam when you say foam. I think it should definately be used on bigger tanks! It sounds like you are fine with what you have....I got some for my tank/stands that I built here is a pic...I think my styro is 3/4" thick (not that it makes a big difference though)

04-09-2002, 04:01 PM	#4
hcp28 Evil Czar Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,001	I put cork under my tanks, it does help keep it level if that's what you were wonding. I have also heard people using those blue rubber/foam pieces you can get from Lowe's or Home Depot. I think the blue stuff works better than styrofoam, I've never used it it's just what I heard. I would think styrofoam would give too easily nad not provide much leveling at all. i'd go with the cork IMO. Henry __________________ Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall down an open manhole and die. -Mel Brooks

04-10-2002, 09:57 AM	#6
Firefish Mayor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Douglas, Ma Posts: 771	Thanks all, Scubadude, that's what my setup looks like. The water's being delivered today so we'll see how it goes...Asmith, thanks for the thread.... __________________ In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current. -- Thomas Jefferson

04-10-2002, 03:14 AM	#5
naser super-reefer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Posts: 1,908	you also have to worry about inconsistancy's within the styrofoam.. might be a thicker chunk or acouple of tinner chunks.. it all looks the same untill you put 2000 pounds on it and then you might have stress points..? just my .02

04-11-2002, 09:18 PM	#7
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	what kind of tank?fwiw oceanic and all glass reccomend placing youre tank on a hard smooth level surface. smooth hard level surface=100% no worries(other than tank defects) styrofoam=chances of defects/uneven settling here too(doubling the chance of a failure imo) i think its wise to listen to whoever built it,perhaps if it sits flat and had no frame styrofoam would be the way to go jmo

04-12-2002, 11:51 AM	#8
Firefish Mayor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Douglas, Ma Posts: 771	here's one pic of the project so far...it's an AGA 155 bow __________________ In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current. -- Thomas Jefferson

04-12-2002, 12:22 PM	#9
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,232	Lookin good ! Im sure it will be fine...as long as you have everything level and flat smooth surfaces

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