New tank 84x36x24 ... Time for a Stand build!

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
muffywrx said:
Okay ... after getting some well-needed experienced advice, I have come to something that will make everyone happy, and I will feel comfortable with.

Neo suggested I get Owens Foamular from Home Depot, which is covered in a plastic film, therefore making it impossible for the foam to eat away at the acrylic. Thanks Neo!

I don't know what everyone else is using, but this will work for my application. If this is what you were talking about, that's fine, but specific details are important ;)

Now ... on to the build. Will be posting plans soon and buying materials soon as well, once design is confirmed.
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Let me ask what part of the whole 3\4 plywood no foam part did everyone not understand? With weight on that foam the plastic cover will give and the acrylic will come into contact with the foam. Its simply chemistry people acrlic and patroleum dont mix well. Just for future reference plan out all materials and build a blueprint of what you want before you start. Having everything planned and taking PROFESSIONALS advice are probably the most inportant 2 things you can do with a new consturction venture, you havnt done either.
 
wow, no need for the harshness. Nothing is even put together yet.

Either way, from Tenecor
The foam certainly will not eat away at the bottom of the tank but it’s also not necessary. The top of the stand needs to be perfectly flat and level and the tank can go directly on top of it. Foam is typically used on glass tanks because the bottom of the tank does not sit directly on the stand. The glass trim holds the bottom glass panel about 1.4” off the stand and the foam helps build a cushion there in case you drop a rock on the bottom.

Either marine grade plywood or standard plywood with a wood sealer is recommended for the top of the stand.

It’s your call on the foam but I have never used it and it’s not necessary.
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So I'm not really sure what the issue is either way. I'll probably end up not using foam at all, after a good sanding and sealing of the wood. Just hope it's good enough not to cause problems.


And just so you know, there were blueprints of the basics and I don't see why making a change here and there to a height measurement or figuring out what type of pump will work best is a BIG DEAL.
back off.
 
muffywrx said:
wow, no need for the harshness. Nothing is even put together yet.

Either way, from Tenecor


So I'm not really sure what the issue is either way. I'll probably end up not using foam at all, after a good sanding and sealing of the wood. Just hope it's good enough not to cause problems.
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Sounds like the guy is a real tool........

I have foam under my 360, It's been running 5 years now, seems fine to me. Of course I haven't checked with a professional.......

Acrylic is very very strong as long as the stand surface is flat you should be fine. Again I'm not a professional.......

To be fair, I for one did not understand the "3/4 plywood no foam" part at all. But, again, I'm not a professional.......
 
Eh whatever, I'm just excited to get it put up, foam or no foam. I have fall break coming up (one free day for me, lol), so hopefully it will be up by then.
 
muffywrx said:
wow, no need for the harshness. Nothing is even put together yet.

Either way, from Tenecor


So I'm not really sure what the issue is either way. I'll probably end up not using foam at all, after a good sanding and sealing of the wood. Just hope it's good enough not to cause problems.


And just so you know, there were blueprints of the basics and I don't see why making a change here and there to a height measurement or figuring out what type of pump will work best is a BIG DEAL.
back off.
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look dont get defensive, just take the advice. I dont know how i could of word'd that nicer. But yeah having a blueprint with 100% of the construction and materials accounted for is very inportant. If you dont do that then you will continue to run into problems (like you have) the entire way. Google has a great model builder for free. Also when the manufacture tells you something (a professional) take there advice as this isnt there 1st time building a stand. They say not to use screws because it will prevent the board from setting. I would stop and plan everything out down to final paint and trim, you will save yourself time and money.

Also you say sealing the wood? Well most sealers are petrol based or contain petrol products. You need answers then this site cant answer. That is why I say slow down and make a final 3d blueprint. What you are doing is by no means easy or for beginners. This is a 300 gallons tank and the slightest defect it your stand can result in catastrophe (the reason tenecor doesnt suggest D.I.Y. stands).

Why only 300 gallons? Your RTC will outgrow that in a year or 2.
 
muffywrx said:
Eh whatever, I'm just excited to get it put up, foam or no foam. I have fall break coming up (one free day for me, lol), so hopefully it will be up by then.[/QUOTE

Am looking foward to seeing this up and running !
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Today we got the walls built to the stand. Fiance had to go to work (ugh) so we can't finish tonight as planned.
However, I got the plumbing stuff today. He just has to put together the top and bottom frame which he is doing tomorrow while I'm at my internship. On Wednesday, we are draining the 125, building up the stand, and then moving in the big one! Hopefully we can get everything done and hopefully I don't have any plumbing issues. So far so good... someone even is buying the 125 and will hopefully come get it wednesday if we can get everything done.
 
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