Metal Stand should there be something between?

Twz · 02/01/2008, 09:15 PM

I just welded up a stand for my 65 its level at the top but i thought i had read somwere that i should put something between the tank and the steel
it is a glass aquarium and it has the black trim
should i worry about this?
thank you.

Agu · 02/01/2008, 09:49 PM

Mass produced steel stands don't need anything in between the tank and stand. If you have full contact between the tank and stand nothing should be necessary.

Twz · 02/01/2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally posted by Agu
Mass produced steel stands don't need anything in between the tank and stand. If you have full contact between the tank and stand nothing should be necessary.

Its not mass produced it is built by me =D
it is not full contact in some areas.
what should i put under it?
Plywood?

ManotheSea · 02/01/2008, 11:56 PM

You can use 1" or 2" thick styro sheets to counter any imperfections in the stands surface. Even steel can bend over time and the foam sheet will keep a level support under the tank and prevent warping from affecting the tank.

Twz · 02/02/2008, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ManotheSea
You can use 1" or 2" thick styro sheets to counter any imperfections in the stands surface. Even steel can bend over time and the foam sheet will keep a level support under the tank and prevent warping from affecting the tank.

Hmm i think i read somewere awhile ago that you shouldn't use foam under a glass tank i could be wrong
i'll see if i can find anything on useing foam =S

newrossman · 02/02/2008, 03:24 AM

I used chipboard as soft enough to take the bad edges, but you need to seal with paint as will rot very fast if gets and stays wet.

02/01/2008, 09:15 PM	#1
Twz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 628	Metal Stand should there be something between? I just welded up a stand for my 65 its level at the top but i thought i had read somwere that i should put something between the tank and the steel it is a glass aquarium and it has the black trim should i worry about this? thank you.

02/01/2008, 09:49 PM	#2
Agu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 30,279	Mass produced steel stands don't need anything in between the tank and stand. If you have full contact between the tank and stand nothing should be necessary. __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

02/01/2008, 11:56 PM	#4
ManotheSea Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: FL Posts: 414	You can use 1" or 2" thick styro sheets to counter any imperfections in the stands surface. Even steel can bend over time and the foam sheet will keep a level support under the tank and prevent warping from affecting the tank.

02/02/2008, 03:24 AM	#6
newrossman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ireland EU Posts: 68	I used chipboard as soft enough to take the bad edges, but you need to seal with paint as will rot very fast if gets and stays wet.