Where to buy tank styrofoam

[steveoutlaw]

Looking for styrofoam to put under my tank for leveling. Where can I get this locally?

[miller]

I got mine at Lowes. In the isle with the insulation i believe

[JMsAquarium]

I got mine at Lowes. In the isle with the insulation i believe

 

 

Yup, same aisle at Home Depot

[rsaavedra]

Lowes $4-$5 on a 4'X8' sheet ot so... mine is blue colored.

 

Raf

[jason the filter freak]

I thought wood shims were better to keep the tank from sinking into the foam farther over time.

[JMsAquarium]

I thought wood shims were better to keep the tank from sinking into the foam farther over time.

 

 

Within time the tank stabilizes and does not think anymore. It only puts pressure until it's level. I had 1/4" thick between my 120 and the stand. It stabilized in less then a month and never moved during the following 3 years I had it up annd running.

 

I guess it also depends on how thick a foam and how soft it is.

[tygger]

I've never heard of using foam for leveling a tank. Do you put it under the stand? Is using foam common practice?

[JMsAquarium]

I've never heard of using foam for leveling a tank. Do you put it under the stand? Is using foam common practice?

 

 

No, not under the stand, over it. I put it between the tank and the stand.

Edited April 12, 2007 by JMsAquarium

[emissary]

I got mine from home depot.