Foam or Not Under AGA TANKS 210

[ukspice69]

Which is better way for leveling out the stand,
I need to know the best way to put foam in the stand.

TOP ------to ---------------- BOTTOM


TANK - Foam- Plywood - Frame of Stand - Foam- Floor

or

Tank - Ply - Foam - PLy -Frame - Foam- Floor


Just saw a post on 210G leaking due to unleveled Stand, wife will cutt my manhood away if my tank leaks since i built the stand my self,

[barbra]

TANK - Foam- Plywood - Frame of Stand - Foam- Floor

[ukspice69]

will the foam hurt the bracing of the tank

[GrandeGixxer]

You dont want any foam between the stand and the tank if it is putting any pressure on the bottom pane of the tank. This can defiantly cause the bottom pane to crack.

[ukspice69]

would a Sandwich of Foam between two pices of plywood by better choice then

[GrandeGixxer]

Depending on how warped the stand is, I would just get some 1/2" foam and cut it about 1" wade to go around the perimeter of the tank. Right under the plastic trim.

[t-bone2]

i would level the stand not the tank less stress on the tank

[GrandeGixxer]

I think they are talking about imperfections in the top of the stand where the tank will sit.

[curthendrix]

I believe Oceanic advises against placing foam between their stand and tank.

[ukspice69]

I just what to get it done right, it is level all the way, but just in case,

I think i will put a blanket of foam between two pieces of ply for incase,

[BeanAnimal]

A blanket of foam between two pieces of plywood is going to do nothing for you.

The tank is designed to rest on its trim. It is designed to do so WITHOUT foam. The trim and silicone that attach it are what keep the glass sides from becoming point loaded. Unless the bottom panel of the tank rests directly on the stand, YOU DO NOT need and SHOULD NOT use foam.

A layer of foam between the stand and floor is also useless. It does nothing but add a layer of material that can cause instability.

Level the stand. If you have to shim it to get it level, then do so every 3 to 6 inches or so. This will distribute the weight over many points.

That IS doing it right. Tanks where the BOTTOM

[AcroSteve]

Originally posted by GrandeGixxer
I think they are talking about imperfections in the top of the stand where the tank will sit.

If that is the problem, then they need to build a better stand.

[radone]

Bean and Steve are absolutely right,
If your stand is that much out of whack then I would look at fixing the stand.
It should be square, plumb and level before you even add water

[ukspice69]

will do,
It is level but i rather be safe then sorry , when the tank leaks,
I thought it wouldn't hurt it just for safety reasons



THANKS for the advice,

[BeanAnimal]

If you want to be safe rather than sorry, then don't use the foam!

[t-bone2]

if foam was needed it would already be on it you will be ok