Where to buy styrofoam sheets?

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arkmann

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I am finally setting up my 100G this weekend. I have a stand with no floor. The stand has 2x4's with the center brace. I am putting1" plywood on top to serve as the stand's floor. I am also thinking of adding 1" styrofoam to serve as level.

Question is, where can I buy styrofoam sheets? I have been researching on the internet all morning but still no luck. I will hit home depot and lowes later today and ask around. I'm from 90502 if it matters.
 
Lowes and Home depot will definetly carry them. My lowes carries sheets from 1/2" up to 1 1/2" that measure 4' X 8'.
 
look for the thread that helps calculate the thickness and the strength of foam or else it might make no difference ( its based on weight load and surface area)
 
Thanks. I'll drop by Lowes and Home Depot tonight.
 
Should I use 3/4" or 1" sheets? Those are the only thickness available in Home Depot.
 
is this a glass or an acryllic tank? if it's acryllic you need more than perimitor support and if it's glass then you don't need the foam.
 
Its an acrylic tank with the usual dimensions of 60"x18"x21"
 
I doubt you need anything thicker than 1/2" for a 100G tank.
 
3/4 it is then.
 
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