foam no foam
5 posters
Page 1 of 1
foam no foam
Buying a 300 gallon tank putting it on a steel stand. Foam no foam
nelsonpush- Shrimp
- Posts : 43
Join date : 2015-06-14
Re: foam no foam
I would suggest just putting it right on the stand,
You are talking about over 3,000LBS of tank and water so it needs to be good and solid. It goes without saying the floor has to be able to hold that weight as well. I'm assuming this is going on a concrete floor in you basement?
Hope you start a tank journal, sounds like a cool project.
Steve
You are talking about over 3,000LBS of tank and water so it needs to be good and solid. It goes without saying the floor has to be able to hold that weight as well. I'm assuming this is going on a concrete floor in you basement?
Hope you start a tank journal, sounds like a cool project.
Steve
Sbenson11- Support
- Posts : 2627
Join date : 2013-09-08
Location : Mt.Pearl, Newfoundland
Re: foam no foam
Ensuring the tank is level and the frame of the tank well supported is more important than the foam. I doubt foam can do much to remedy this with such a large volume.
Biulu- Support
- Posts : 3694
Join date : 2013-09-12
Location : Montreal, Quebec
Re: foam no foam
Great to see you invest in a serious tank like the 300. Aside from being the battle cry of Spartans, the 300 can house some serious large fish.
Foam? Not sure what you in mind as to the purpose of using foam. As a beer cooler this would make for some awesome beer bucket. As a fish aquarium, unless you are looking at temperate fish, not sure what you are hoping to achieve. Just use the stand.
Foam? Not sure what you in mind as to the purpose of using foam. As a beer cooler this would make for some awesome beer bucket. As a fish aquarium, unless you are looking at temperate fish, not sure what you are hoping to achieve. Just use the stand.
alexmtl- Veteran Member
- Posts : 3274
Join date : 2013-09-07
Location : Montreal Quebec
Re: foam no foam
Not going in my basement but will be putting a good base under the stand
nelsonpush- Shrimp
- Posts : 43
Join date : 2015-06-14
Re: foam no foam
Yup. The base needs to be levelled out first. Don't fill the aquarium just yet. Set up the stand and use a floor level on all angles to ensure that it is exactly level on length and width.
You can use wood shims or slivers to ensure that all sides are good.
What are you planning to stock the 300 with? What type of lighting are you going to use? Have you set yourself up with a filtration system?
You can use wood shims or slivers to ensure that all sides are good.
What are you planning to stock the 300 with? What type of lighting are you going to use? Have you set yourself up with a filtration system?
alexmtl- Veteran Member
- Posts : 3274
Join date : 2013-09-07
Location : Montreal Quebec
Re: foam no foam
Planted and discus some little fish too, T5 lights and 2- FX6 filters. First tank in 20 yrs, last tank was 180. So big learning curve this size and plants. I have 1/2" thick rectangular tubing to put stand on and spread weight out.Any advise is helpful thank you very much.
nelsonpush- Shrimp
- Posts : 43
Join date : 2015-06-14
Re: foam no foam
An extra trick is once you leveled the tank, fill it up to about 1/3 and let it sit a while. Then check whether it is still level.
With large weights we may find that the material we are using for leveling can 'dent' or 'compact' under the weight and if you used different amounts at the sides, then you will find the tank is no longer level once there is more weight.
With large weights we may find that the material we are using for leveling can 'dent' or 'compact' under the weight and if you used different amounts at the sides, then you will find the tank is no longer level once there is more weight.
Biulu- Support
- Posts : 3694
Join date : 2013-09-12
Location : Montreal, Quebec
Re: foam no foam
nelsonpush wrote:Planted and discus some little fish too, T5 lights and 2- FX6 filters. First tank in 20 yrs, last tank was 180. So big learning curve this size and plants. I have 1/2" thick rectangular tubing to put stand on and spread weight out.Any advise is helpful thank you very much.
Impressive setup. T5 lighting and good set of filters. I am sure some of the planted tank guys here may have some praise for an injector system. Very nice Nelson.
alexmtl- Veteran Member
- Posts : 3274
Join date : 2013-09-07
Location : Montreal Quebec
Re: foam no foam
Hope it works out just trying to figure out the injector system now and dont want to do DIY stuff.
nelsonpush- Shrimp
- Posts : 43
Join date : 2015-06-14
Re: foam no foam
My 6 and 7ft tanks are made by Marineland, and they actually state that putting foam under will void the warranty. I use 5/8 dense styro anyways. Miracles in Toronto recommends foam under all big tanks that they manufacture. I find it does help with leveling, but obviously wont compensate much more than 1/4 in. When filling big tanks, do in thirds over a 24hr period. The tank itself will flex ever so slightly, and needs some settle in time itself.
Suprd71- Angel Fish
- Posts : 296
Join date : 2013-09-08
Location : North Bay On.

» White foam
» Foam quality
» Foam underneath?
» sponge filter from AC110 foam
» Cheap Foam filter inserts...
» Foam quality
» Foam underneath?
» sponge filter from AC110 foam
» Cheap Foam filter inserts...
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You can reply to topics in this forum
» Anyone still around? Need help transporting fish
» Stocking suggestions
» New Tank Purchase
» 3 Gallon Tetra half moon tank
» White floaty stuff in gold fish tank
» Ammonia in tap water
» Need advice for beginner with fresh water tank
» Fluval FX5 hose size?
» smart fish, dumb fish, pink fish...um, what rhymes with dumb?
» Is K&E sandblasting sand same as Black diamond?
» What the...is that a leak? NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! (a comedy of horrors...)
» Air stones and the noise they make
» aquatic medications
» film like stuff on the water surface of shark tank
» Articles on swordtail behaviour and fathead minnows
» Lets see your predators!
» Humane way to PTS a shark
» My tanks (Introducing myself)
» Build your own aquarium