How much will foam compress under my glass 240???
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Yep, thats just like mine.
Here is some pics of the foam I used and also a before and after compression measurement.
Here is some pics of the foam I used and also a before and after compression measurement.
The 30" deep is a blessing and a curse. It's a blessing because it looks so cool having such a large viewing area in the front.
Its a curse because you cant reach the bottom of the tank....unless you got long arms. I dont.
I had to rig up some long PVC pipe with tongs on the end just to be able to set all my plants in the gravel. Plus I had to add an extension to my gravel vac to reach the bottom.
But all and all, I am glad I made the decision to go with the 300 gallon.
I love it.
Good luck with your's and hope you post a slew of pic's to document your progress.
Its a curse because you cant reach the bottom of the tank....unless you got long arms. I dont.
I had to rig up some long PVC pipe with tongs on the end just to be able to set all my plants in the gravel. Plus I had to add an extension to my gravel vac to reach the bottom.
But all and all, I am glad I made the decision to go with the 300 gallon.
I love it.
Good luck with your's and hope you post a slew of pic's to document your progress.
Well I am just a little sour that I was never able to set up my last tank at 6'x3'x2'tall. I couldnt get 3' to work...only had room for 24 deep but I am able to get 8' out of it. I am waiting till I get the tank on the stand before I start a build thread. Last time I started when I ordered the tank the thread went on for yearS and the tank never saw water...long story....
my 150 gallon is 72x18x29.5 tall. I had to buy a 4 foot step ladder to reach the bottom at the back..but its worth it..
I dont really care if I cant get to the bottom...I would use tongs or get a mask and dip my head in haha. Honestly I want a tank like a zoo that would be big enough for me to get some scuba gear and sit on the bottom to feed the fish lol. But back to reality on this one I am also having doors put on the side of the canopy so I can have a little more access. The stand will be 36"tall and the canopy is 24" tall.
