Is this foam safe in an aquarium?

SaltSolutions1 · 10/01/2009, 01:20 PM

I have a wet/dry and I want to block a section to simulate a baffle to use a section for a fuge. Will this stuff be safe?

Here is the link.

http://www.uline.com/Product/Product...-12856&ref=868

I have access to this stuff for free and instead of having to make a baffle, I thought I could use this stuff the fill the gap and make a fuge in that section.

SaltSolutions1 · 10/01/2009, 02:19 PM

It is polyethylene foam 2" thick. It would definately stop water flow. If I wedge it between the end of the baffle and the bottom of the tank it will make a sealed compartment for a fuge.

I just don't know if it's safe for the aquarium water parameters and livestock

Zestay · 10/01/2009, 02:22 PM

i think salt water will rip that to pieces in a matter of weeks.

SaltSolutions1 · 10/01/2009, 02:24 PM

really?

It seems pretty durable but I don't know, that's why I'm on here. Will it harm the water, livestock, or mess with my parameters?

SaltSolutions1 · 10/02/2009, 07:24 AM

bump

Michael · 10/02/2009, 07:42 AM

what are you going to do with the wet/dry?

do you mean attempt to turn it into a sump by adding a baffle and a fudge?

if so wouldn't it just be easier to add a small sump instead with proper baffles?

SaltSolutions1 · 10/02/2009, 07:59 AM

I am using the wet/dry as my sump right now. I removed the bio balls as I read that they can become a nitrate factory. Now I am left with all of the extra space on the side where the bioballs were. I am trying to make a refugium out of that side of the wet/dry. my skimmer is a HOB so all I have down there is my pump and a heater. There is plenty of room for rock and caleurpa and a clamp on light

Michael · 10/02/2009, 09:10 AM

ok well give it a go then, good luck

10/01/2009, 01:20 PM	#1
SaltSolutions1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,010	Is this foam safe in an aquarium? I have a wet/dry and I want to block a section to simulate a baffle to use a section for a fuge. Will this stuff be safe? Here is the link. http://www.uline.com/Product/Product...-12856&ref=868 I have access to this stuff for free and instead of having to make a baffle, I thought I could use this stuff the fill the gap and make a fuge in that section. __________________ Happy Reefing! Current Tank Info: Allow me to share my passion with you by viewing my albums and build thread.

10/01/2009, 02:19 PM	#2
SaltSolutions1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,010	It is polyethylene foam 2" thick. It would definately stop water flow. If I wedge it between the end of the baffle and the bottom of the tank it will make a sealed compartment for a fuge. I just don't know if it's safe for the aquarium water parameters and livestock __________________ Happy Reefing! Current Tank Info: Allow me to share my passion with you by viewing my albums and build thread.

10/01/2009, 02:24 PM	#4
SaltSolutions1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,010	really? It seems pretty durable but I don't know, that's why I'm on here. Will it harm the water, livestock, or mess with my parameters? __________________ Happy Reefing! Current Tank Info: Allow me to share my passion with you by viewing my albums and build thread.

10/02/2009, 07:24 AM	#5
SaltSolutions1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,010	bump __________________ Happy Reefing! Current Tank Info: Allow me to share my passion with you by viewing my albums and build thread.

10/02/2009, 07:42 AM	#6
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	what are you going to do with the wet/dry? do you mean attempt to turn it into a sump by adding a baffle and a fudge? if so wouldn't it just be easier to add a small sump instead with proper baffles? __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

10/01/2009, 02:22 PM	#3
Zestay Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: gainesville, FL Posts: 1,622	i think salt water will rip that to pieces in a matter of weeks.

10/02/2009, 07:59 AM	#7
SaltSolutions1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,010	I am using the wet/dry as my sump right now. I removed the bio balls as I read that they can become a nitrate factory. Now I am left with all of the extra space on the side where the bioballs were. I am trying to make a refugium out of that side of the wet/dry. my skimmer is a HOB so all I have down there is my pump and a heater. There is plenty of room for rock and caleurpa and a clamp on light __________________ Happy Reefing! Current Tank Info: Allow me to share my passion with you by viewing my albums and build thread.

10/02/2009, 09:10 AM	#8
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	ok well give it a go then, good luck __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)