Urgent Tank Sprung a Leak!!!

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by PierceEye, Aug 1, 2011.

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  1. FaceOfDeceit

    FaceOfDeceit Hockey Beard

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    I agree with this statement if you are talking about a 8 foot or longer tank. With a minimal length tank, the load will spread much more evenly than you would think. For a 65 gallon, you will have no more compression on one side than the other. But on a 300 gallon, you could be right.
     
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    The most I have ever seen as far as compacting the foam is maybe 1/8 of an inch.The only uneven weight in your tank would be the live rock.I would never have a tank without the foam except as has been stated on a very large tank.
     
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  3. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    The thing is the tank bottom is flat and the stand may not be. The foam is there to absorb the inconsistencies that may be there.

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