styrofoam under tanks

[kole]

Thanks Myka. From what I have been reading the opinions are foam under tanks without a trim and no foam under tanks with a trim. The trim I described in my first post is not the "normal" trim that I have seen on other tanks. The bottom pane of glass would almost be resting on plywood if I used it. So would this be considered trimless? Tanks only need to be supported on the outer edge correct? I'm thinking if I use the styrofoam without the plywood it would even out any imperfections in the 2 X 6 while not putting upward pressure on the other sections of the bottom glass. Anyone see anything wrong with this? From what I can tell the sides of the tank are sitting on the bottom glass. Thoughts?

[The Grizz]

Option 4, flush with tank edges, 1/2" pink.

[kole]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Option 4, flush with tank edges, 1/2" pink.

I was hoping you would reply. This is what you recommend on your stands? I realize yours are metal.

[The Grizz]

This is what I do with ALL my tanks regardless of how there made. Wood or metal I use 3/4" plywood on the top , then 1/2" ridged pink styrofoam. I like to put a molding around the bottom of the tank as well to hide the foam & bottom edges of the glass.

[kole]

Good info thanks.I was thinking I would use foam just wasn't sure of which option. I have the white polybead styrofoam I guess I'll pick up some of the pink rigid tomorrow.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Option 4, flush with tank edges, 1/2" pink.

+1, I would even go as far as to a double layer of 3/4" plywood to make sure its nice and stiff

Steve

[Myka]

Originally Posted by kole

Thanks Myka. From what I have been reading the opinions are foam under tanks without a trim and no foam under tanks with a trim.

I use foam under both types.

So would this be considered trimless? No Tanks only need to be supported on the outer edge correct? Yes I'm thinking if I use the styrofoam without the plywood it would even out any imperfections in the 2 X 6 while not putting upward pressure on the other sections of the bottom glass. Anyone see anything wrong with this? No, that's what I do, there's more than one way to skin a cat.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Myka

I use foam under both types.

Me three....

Steve

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by kole

From what I can tell the sides of the tank are sitting on the bottom glass. Thoughts?

This is not good, you deffinately want to have plywood then foam to support the WHOLE bottom pane so it doesn't crack.

[Myka]

Fwiw, the foam comes in pink, blue, or purple depending on brand. I have all three colors. As long as it is rigid styrofoam you're good.

This is what it looks like (these are small pieces):