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Old 01/04/2008, 01:03 PM
LisaD LisaD is offline
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AGA RR 210 - dumb set-up question, please help!

I got my mom's AGA RR 210 a few years back. It's been empty at my house. I now have the plumbing redone, floor joists reinforced, all equipment on hand, ready to go. The tank is sitting on the (stock) black painted wood AGA stand.

Before I fill it with water, I have a really dumb question. My mom had the tank set up, sitting right on the wood stand (it sits on the edge, not inside a lip, like some other stands). Is it okay for me to set the tank up this way, or should I have it on a sheet of foam or something else between the tank bottom and the stand? The stand appears level, and it was set up on the bare wood for over a year with no problem.

Please advise, I have the sand, rock, salt (and fish in a 120 waiting for a bigger home!) I prefer not to move it, to put anything underneath, but will do so if it is advisable. What do you All Glass owners using their stock stand do?

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Lisa
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Old 01/04/2008, 01:09 PM
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If AGA made it then they will warranty it. I have seen those stand before and I know exactly what you are talking about. By looking at them, I would never set a tank on them, BUT I know many customers that use them for years with no problems, with that being said, I trust AGA stands. AGA wouldn't make something that wasn't safe, bc if they did, they would have to fix their own mistake when it comes warranty time. Just my 2 cents
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Old 01/04/2008, 01:16 PM
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Thanks, Brandan. I thought about using a different stand, but in a previous (long time ago) post, most people said they thought the stand would be okay.

I'm not so much worried that the stand won't support the tank. But I don't know if AG or AG owners would suggest putting a foam board or plywood between the tank and stand. I really don't want to do this, cuz I don't want to have to move that tank again.

Since I got the tank used, I didn't know how AG instructs people to put the tank on the stand.
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Old 01/04/2008, 01:21 PM
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AGA says nothing goes between the tank and their stand. For the most part any tank with a trim on the bottom is to go right on the stand. A flat bottom glass or acrylic tank wants foam under it. You have trim and if you feel under the bottom it is raised depending on the trim to support it.
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Old 01/04/2008, 01:24 PM
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Thanks, that was what I thought and hoped, just wanted to check. This tank is going in a room with a nice wood floor.
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Old 01/04/2008, 02:12 PM
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Old 01/04/2008, 02:28 PM
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thanks guys!
 

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