Starting a 280 - 72 X 36 X 24

Razz · #1 12-31-2007, 12:15 AM

Hi all, its been awhile since I have posted, got the move done to High River and now I have a new 280 being built. Will start posting pics when the tank arrives (Cody) says maybe this week.But I have a quick question, is 1 inch blue sm styro foam too thick to place on top of the 3/4 inch plywood, my last 180 was on the 1/2 inch and worked well, just a little unsure of the 1". Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Pan · #2 12-31-2007, 02:12 AM

I've seen tanks on 1.5 inches so i'm sure you should be okay.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #3 12-31-2007, 04:06 AM

I use 1" blue styrofoam sheets from Rona all the time. Works well & nicer for tanks than HD's pink sheets.

Zylumn · #4 12-31-2007, 04:15 AM

If the foam is not hidden then you can pick up at Rona 1/2 thick rubber flooring 2' x 2' pieces that fits together like a puzzle. You can get it in black and it has worked very well for me.
BTW nice size tank I would love to have 36" depth.
Kevin

Pan · #5 12-31-2007, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Razz

Hi all, its been awhile since I have posted, got the move done to High River and now I have a new 280 being built. Will start posting pics when the tank arrives (Cody) says maybe this week.But I have a quick question, is 1 inch blue sm styro foam too thick to place on top of the 3/4 inch plywood, my last 180 was on the 1/2 inch and worked well, just a little unsure of the 1". Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Are you going to start a tank diary?

Razz · #6 12-31-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Ol Nobodaddy

Are you going to start a tank diary?

Yes I am going to try, I guess the first shots should be us humping the tank down the yard to the walkout, no fun there.

spoot · #7 12-31-2007, 08:34 PM

Those are some nice dimensions. Can't wait for pics!

Razz · #8 01-30-2008, 05:28 PM

Here are shots of the move and the tank placed on the stand.

dsaundry · #9 01-30-2008, 05:30 PM

Looking good so far...Keep the update coming