alternatives to the starboard?

Navymedic · 07/21/2009, 07:31 AM

has anyone tried something less expensive? maybe the material used in cutting boards? Looks like the same stuff

returnofsid · 07/21/2009, 08:02 AM

I've read a few threads of people using the inexpensive cutting boards, in place of starboard.

bj32482 · 07/21/2009, 08:06 AM

marble tiles work

Navymedic · 07/21/2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally posted by bj32482
marble tiles work

Are you being facetious? I want use something that is easy to use, inexpensive, and light weight...

lowendmelody · 07/21/2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally posted by bj32482
marble tiles work

these sound like they would look pretty sweet... if they are usable, dont see why they wouldnt be : )

boilermaker1 · 07/21/2009, 11:06 AM

You can buy sheets of UHMWPE from Mcmaster Carr, which is effectively all starboard is, and its a fraction of the cost. I used it when I had a BB tank, and it was great... I just never came around on the BB look and went back to sand.

bj32482 · 07/21/2009, 11:15 AM

I bought ten marble tiles for $20 on sale...they have been in my tank for 2 years

ludnix · 07/21/2009, 12:39 PM

How much do you need?

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...oduct_id=10369

07/21/2009, 07:31 AM	#1
Navymedic Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 2,389	alternatives to the starboard? has anyone tried something less expensive? maybe the material used in cutting boards? Looks like the same stuff

07/21/2009, 12:39 PM	#8
ludnix Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,031	How much do you need? http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...oduct_id=10369 __________________ -Eric Sutter Current Tank Info: 14g Biocube

07/21/2009, 08:02 AM	#2
returnofsid Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,852	I've read a few threads of people using the inexpensive cutting boards, in place of starboard.

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bj32482 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: benton, ky Posts: 974	marble tiles work

07/21/2009, 11:06 AM	#6
boilermaker1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 784	You can buy sheets of UHMWPE from Mcmaster Carr, which is effectively all starboard is, and its a fraction of the cost. I used it when I had a BB tank, and it was great... I just never came around on the BB look and went back to sand.

07/21/2009, 11:15 AM	#7
bj32482 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: benton, ky Posts: 974	I bought ten marble tiles for $20 on sale...they have been in my tank for 2 years