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adidas 06-10-2005 01:17 AM

all glass tank, no plastic bracing.. need foam?
 
hi there, bought a 20g tank, with no braces just glass on the bottom etc. do i need to put a peice of foam under? or is that just for big tanks?

tia

Richer 06-10-2005 01:24 AM

My 30g (24"x24"x12") just rests on a piece of 1/4" plywood... no foam. Everything is level, and it seems fine to me.

-Rich

adidas 06-10-2005 01:28 AM

ok, thanks. :)

bought it at petland, the guy didnt even know what price to sell... so i just offered $30.. hope it isn't a POS lol

rusty 06-10-2005 02:38 AM

Well I had a 30 gallon, no plastic bracing on wood and the bottm craked because the wood warped a bit.

BCOrchidGuy 06-10-2005 04:01 AM

I like foam under all my tanks. It just adds a bit of insurance to the whole mess.

Doug

adidas 06-10-2005 04:14 AM

well i put it on wood...too lazy to get foam wanted to get tank up... lol

Tarolisol 06-10-2005 05:05 AM

Are you sure it can hold water, alot of the tanks pet land is selling off wont hold water.

adidas 06-10-2005 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarolisol
Are you sure it can hold water, alot of the tanks pet land is selling off wont hold water.

we tested it and its fine. the guy there asured us it would be fine (not that most of staff at petland have a clue lol)

rainmaker69 06-11-2005 02:06 AM

But they get to wear that cute uniform. :lol:

adidas 06-11-2005 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rainmaker69
But they get to wear that cute uniform. :lol:

:lol:

Tarolisol 06-11-2005 10:28 PM

I know the fish and reptile manager there and hes a good guy and farily knowlegable. Besides him I dont think anyone has a clue.

tinpusher 11-01-2005 11:55 PM

I can see a couple of 2-3mm gaps between wood stand and tank. What foam do you recommend and where can I get it?

StirCrazy 11-02-2005 12:21 AM

go to home depot and get the 1/2" blue (or pink) foam for house insulation

Steve


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