deangelr
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Ya I did some googling and the marine ply does look pretty rugged..
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Ya I did some googling and the marine ply does look pretty rugged..
shifty51008
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I would look into kiltz paint, it is a great water proof paint.
as for the stryofoam, I would not use it on tanks with rims, it can actually cause more damage to the tanks.
as for the stryofoam, I would not use it on tanks with rims, it can actually cause more damage to the tanks.
deangelr
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You mean by putting pressure on the bottom glass panel?
keving
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Never heard that about styro-some use the foil insulation sheets that is much less subject to compression, but Ive always used the 1/2" white stuff in the back of the lumber area at Home Depot.
Regarding paint, best to use an oil based paint, usually outdoor paint is already oil based, or a marine or coastal exterior will work. Modern paints are 2-1, but you just want multiple layers for sealing.
Regarding paint, best to use an oil based paint, usually outdoor paint is already oil based, or a marine or coastal exterior will work. Modern paints are 2-1, but you just want multiple layers for sealing.
shifty51008
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it creates pressure points on a tank with a rim. I will look it up and post where I read it.
reefstew
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I never heard of a problem with 1/2" Styrofoam being a problem. I have it under my 240 & all the tanks in my current fish room. I purchased my 4' x 8' Styrofoam at Home Depot.
A lot of over kill with the marine grade plywood. If you have a lot of plumbing problems with leaks them maybe but on this build I used Kilts 2 water base primer & Dunn Edwards semi gloss paint. On the last build I used 3 coats of water base Varithane polyurethane.
A lot of over kill with the marine grade plywood. If you have a lot of plumbing problems with leaks them maybe but on this build I used Kilts 2 water base primer & Dunn Edwards semi gloss paint. On the last build I used 3 coats of water base Varithane polyurethane.
woodnaquanut
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I have always heard this is the problem. I've always put pads under tanks, glass and acrylic. Never have had a problem. Leak free since 1965!
I currently am using a foam board from HD. It's about 1/2" thick, white with foil on one side. Both 10 g and 20H tanks leave about a 1/16" impression in the foam. I don't see how this could push up on the bottom glass unless I left a rock UNDER the tank when I set it up! :lol2:
I've also seen pics of a Discus breeders build. The glass tanks were only supported on the ends. No points of contact on the long sides at all.
Maybe the tanks are stronger than we think?
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I have those racks. they do make different width racks though. Mine are the 24" wide by 72" long and they are rated at 2000 per shelf.
deangelr
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Did you put anything under the feet of the rack to distribute the weight?
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justslothy
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wow! i guess at this point its more like a lifestyle than a hobby. nice setup man!
deangelr
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SaltWaterAdam
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obviously the bottoms of those tank weren't tempered? lol.
deangelr
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correct.. Non tempered glass
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