I got defensive because you have been aggressive and at times downright rude, not to mention the accusations you are making, which I definitely do not appreciate.
I'm not running into any problems, as you are suggesting, other than time, since I didn't get my tank during the summer and it took me 4 months to get. Everything has been planned out save the pump and save the stuff you told me to WAIT on until I got the tank. All you have done in THIS thread, which for some reason you felt the need to come reply in, is attack me and my methods yet you don't know me or what I'm doing beyond this thread.
You aren't the only professional here by the way. Just saying. Lots of people get second opinions, and even Tenecor disagreed with you, though agreed that foam was in fact unneeded. Pretty sure I'm warranted to ask around, especially if it involves going to the source.
Additionally, I was not the person that asked about using screws, I asked you on the phone and it made complete sense, so there was no intention of ever using screws to screw down the plywood.
I haven't wasted any money, and the only time I have wasted is WAITING FOR MY TANK, which was 2 months late. I understand there are complications, but don't sit here and attack me because I don't have time right now to get everything together like I would have in the summer when I was not a full time grad student, a full time assistant manager, and participating in a dietetic internship.
I don't need to make a blueprint in 3d for such a simple project. That is ridiculous. This is an extremely easy project, but I'm not an expert on every single detail thus why questions get asked to make sure things are done right. My fiance is excellent with wood, and knows how to use a level and a triangle, so I'm not worried. And by the way, this is a PROJECT. Lots of research goes into a project, and since I had to wait so long for my tank, there has been a lot of time for research and debate. Also, I don't see the problem with having a tank and not having it set up yet for anyone else but me. At least I'm taking the time and steps to do this right the first time around. A 3d blueprint is still completely unneeded, especially in conjunction with the example you used, "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." I have no issues not sealing the plywood, but I would think you would need to protect the wood instead of letting it be exposed to water
Why only 300 gallons? Because its a stingray tank. You don't know me, you don't know my plans for my fish, and you don't know my plans for this tank. Obviously the RTC isn't staying in the tank, and if you weren't so quick to judge, looked around at some of my other posts, and stopped being so nosy, you'd realize that there are other plans around here.
I'm pretty sure I am warranted to be defensive. You sit here and attack my methods instead of asking questions that I could answer simply. You attack my questions about what pump to use and you attack the debate on foam or no foam. I don't know any other manufacturer that would search out a thread and start nit picking at every little thing that they assume is wrong. A little excessive, don't you think?
