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Old 12-31-2007, 12:15 AM
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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.
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Old 12-31-2007, 02:12 AM
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I've seen tanks on 1.5 inches so i'm sure you should be okay.
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Old 12-31-2007, 04:06 AM
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I use 1" blue styrofoam sheets from Rona all the time. Works well & nicer for tanks than HD's pink sheets.
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Old 12-31-2007, 04:15 AM
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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.
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Old 12-31-2007, 04:22 AM
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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?
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Old 12-31-2007, 02:42 PM
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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.
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Old 12-31-2007, 08:34 PM
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Those are some nice dimensions. Can't wait for pics!
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Old 01-30-2008, 05:28 PM
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Here are shots of the move and the tank placed on the stand.
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Old 01-30-2008, 05:30 PM
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Looking good so far...Keep the update coming
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Appears you have a room behind, why the space above the tank in the front?
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