what do I sit the tank on ?

[marcrunner]

I am getting ready to biuld the stand for my new 300. The stand will be steel with wood trim. What should I put between the tank (acrylic) and the steel stand?

 

[Tigger240]

im assuming your running a flat bottom acrylic, ive seen people put a sheet of plywood and then a layer of firm styarafoam insulation, its like 1/2" or 3/4" thick. hth

 

[jake ballard]

I have my 270 on 3/4 inch plywood. i have over 150 lbs of sand and over 300lbs of LR. it has been up for over a year now with no problems.

 

[Alphabet]

Directly on the stand here.

 

[Alphabet]

directly on my stand.

 

[Reefy]

Definitely put the pink styrofoam down between the plywood and your tank. It will account for any uneven surfaces on the plywood. I used the 1/2" material you can find at any home depot.

 

[Acrylics]

IMO, plywood is mandatory, doubled up 3/4" is recommended for a firm, flat surface. Doubled up 3/4" ACX or sanded shop is perfect, smooth side up. A layer of 1/2" styrofoam or 1/4" neoprene on top would be recommended/advised but not *absoutely* necessary.
FWIW I always paint the wood to match the stand and a coat of urethane on top, 'course this is not all necessary but serves a purpose & I likes overkill

HTH,
James

 

[marcrunner]

they also have this thin rubber squares that are used on garage floors, I am wondering if this would be any good? Is the neoprene thin?

 

[marcrunner]

neoprene thickness is listed, sorry I don't read so good

 

[Acrylics]

The floormat thing is an idea. I've never tried it but could work, no real reason why it shouldn't

James