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135g Fowlr build

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Adam, Sep 12, 2013.

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  1. Sep 12, 2013 #1
    Adam Durant, Iowa

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    Started my stand today for my 135 fowlr tank. I can't wait to get it up and running, just waiting on the new carpet to be installed.


    Trying to get some ideas on some hanging lights for above the tank.





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    Nice solid corner supports


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    Frame work done:


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    Well time to fill it up and test the stand and make sure we have no leaks


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  2. Sep 12, 2013 #2
    AchillesTang23 Cedar Rapids

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    Looks great! It will be a very clean build. What kind of lights are you using above the tank? I'm sure that you could build a nice looking canopy as well and hide the lights inside of a canopy.
     
  3. Sep 12, 2013 #3
    Adam Durant, Iowa

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    Thanks. I might still do a canopy haven't decided yet. Thinking about some t5s or evergrow leds.
     
  4. Sep 12, 2013 #4
    saltclg

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    Looks great
     
  5. Sep 13, 2013 #5
    Adam Durant, Iowa

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    I will post more pics as the build continues.
     
  6. Sep 13, 2013 #6
    danmgray Sioux City, IA

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    That does look great!
     
  7. Sep 15, 2013 #7
    Marcus

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    Looks Great ..
     
  8. Sep 15, 2013 #8
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Are you putting foam board between bottom of tank and wood?
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  9. Sep 15, 2013 #9
    Adam Durant, Iowa

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    I'm not really sure, I thought about it. My stand is very level. I have heard about people doing this with glass tanks and hadn't really heard of foam under acrylic.

    Posted By Kpotter2 on 09/15/2013 8:40 PM
    Are you putting foam board between bottom of tank and wood?

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  10. Sep 16, 2013 #10
    Railcar79

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    From what I have read, acrylics should always be set on foam
     
  11. Sep 16, 2013 #11
    mpivit Dubuque

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    +1 on the foam, I've heard acrylics must be on foam and its super cheap and easy to install. I think it has less to do with being level and more to irregularities in most wood or other surfaces causing a stress point. It's not an issue with glass because typically the bottom pane is suspended by the tanks frame. Preventing stress points.
     
  12. Sep 16, 2013 #12
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    If you're unsure on the foam I would ask the manufacturer before filling it with water. I know its common on tanks without a bottom rim, but I don't know if its both glass and acrylic.
     
  13. Sep 16, 2013 #13
    Adam Durant, Iowa

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    Thanks for the advice I will have to do some research.
     
  14. Sep 16, 2013 #14
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    That is so refreshing to hear. Someone actually doing research!






     
  15. Sep 16, 2013 #15
    Adam Durant, Iowa

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    I just got done putting maple sheeting around the stand and my trim was going to be only 1/4" above the top edge. How think of foam do I need? Will 1/8 to 1/4 inch be sufficient? The top is 1/2" plywood with 3 braces.
     
  16. Sep 17, 2013 #16
    Marcus

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    The tank never had foam under it before. Guess I don't see the need for it now.. My other acrylic tank don't have foam under them either.
     
  17. Sep 17, 2013 #17
    Adam Durant, Iowa

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    Not sure what I'm going to do maybe 1/4 inch white foam from the craft store would be ok.
     
  18. Sep 17, 2013 #18
    Marcus

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    I wouldn't use EPS (white foam) it has a tendency to crumble.. Maybe a pink or blue foam since it has a higher density.
     
  19. Sep 17, 2013 #19
    mpivit Dubuque

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    From reading other sites, the need for foam is definately debateable. I bought mine at Lowes. It came in 4x8 sheets and was inexpensive.
     
  20. Sep 17, 2013 #20
    Adam Durant, Iowa

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    It's tough to spend a bunch of money on a piece of foam that I only need 72x18 of. Im going to check a couple construction sites to see if they have any pieces around.
    I may not use it all we'll just have to see.
     
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