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wood stand with foam 23 50.00%
steel stand with foam 6 13.04%
wood stand no foam 16 34.78%
steel stand no foam 1 2.17%
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Old 10-29-2008, 06:32 PM
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Sorry, I should specify that the tank has a plastic trim that lifts the tank anyways.
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Old 10-29-2008, 06:51 PM
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Please be advised that if you buy a new matching stand and tank and then put anything between the stand and tank you may very well be voiding your warranty. We had a 150 gallon blow out its bottom silicone seams twice (about eleven months apart). The first time we accepted a replacement, the second time I insisted on getting my money back. The company went for this but only because I did not have anything between the tank and stand. They told me flat out that would void the warranty. Just FYI.
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Old 10-29-2008, 09:25 PM
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You should be able to get neoprene foam cheap at a Home depot or something. Failing that, go to a camping supplies store. The cheap neoprene foam mats people use under sleeping bags is what I use. Same thing as what should be available at home depot but precut for sleeping bags, so that would be near useless for big tanks.

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Please be advised that if you buy a new matching stand and tank and then put anything between the stand and tank you may very well be voiding your warranty. We had a 150 gallon blow out its bottom silicone seams twice (about eleven months apart). The first time we accepted a replacement, the second time I insisted on getting my money back. The company went for this but only because I did not have anything between the tank and stand. They told me flat out that would void the warranty. Just FYI.
very good point. I think it's stupid as what-have-you, but do take this into consideration.
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Old 10-30-2008, 01:11 AM
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I have the foam under my tank even though it is a metal stand. I figure just in case.
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Old 10-30-2008, 02:01 AM
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Heres what i did on my tank....I put the sump inside the stand, filled up with water, and then i poured table top epoxy over the top of the stand(after it was in the right spot of course) I used 2 gallons to make about a 3/4" or so perfectly smooth and level surface. That stuff ios amazing stuff. I def. recomend, the only problem is it is in florida and shipping is about 2-3 weeks away!....Then i put 3 sheets of that really thin white foamy stuff then my tank. One year later still as level as ever, and still holding water....knock on wood
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Old 10-30-2008, 03:38 AM
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I picked up some 3/4 or 1" (I can't remember) waterproof window foam, the stuff with the sticky backside to run around the edge of the stand, under where the tank sits. I think it was like $10 for 10 feet or something but it seemed easier than having to cut straight lines myself!
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