foam stuff for tank??

Mariachi wrote:

> Hi I was wondering what is the proper or a suitable material for the
> foam stuff you put between the tank and the table to stablize the tank
> and absorb shock? Is Polystyrene ok? Also now thick does it need to be
> for a 2ft tank?
>
I get the 1/2" thick "beadboard" at a home supply store and cut it about
a 1/2" larger than the tank in length and width. I seal the edges with
duct tape.

The stuff is messy to cut - do it outside if possible.


The extruded foam insulation board would be better and less messy to
cut, but it costs more.

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"Mariachi" <farenn.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi I was wondering what is the proper or a suitable material for the
> foam stuff you put between the tank and the table to stablize the tank
> and absorb shock? Is Polystyrene ok? Also now thick does it need to be
> for a 2ft tank?


Polystyrene (brand name Styrofoam) is available in expanded form (small
bubbles of foam pressed together) or extruded form (very small air
bubbles held in a more solid slab). For small tanks, the expanded
(1/4-3/8") is a little better as it compresses more easily. Expanded
also works well with larger tanks, but you need to go a bit thicker (1/2
to 3/4"). Extruded is much nicer to cut (less mess) and if used inside
an aquarium (under rockwork), extruded is a little better than expanded
(more difficult to fall apart from age, rocks or fish). hth
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