Pressed wood will work yes, but I'll sugguest supawood. More dense and doesn't get water damage as easily.
Just make sure that your stand has enough support for the tank. IE. Don't let the tank only rest on the edges of the stand. The stand should have...
The problem is the height dude. That's where the safety factor starts dropping. My tank is 1500mm x 450mm wide and 500mm high. 10mm glass Safety...
According to the calculator 858 Kg and safety rating of 1.2
Personally I wouldn't take that gamble. The Jardini is just too much of it's own uniqueness. If it was a Silver Aro, no problem. Even if they are...
Yeah I must say that's something we don't see every day. I generally try to avoid algae. :tomato: And Rob wants it.. :hahaha: @RobSA, How did you...
I need more coffee before I do calcs on my tank... :oldman: He he. Thanks @Ryno.
Well done Rob. The tank looks great. :top: Love the ferns in there, and your Vallis have grown alot hey. How about adding anubias in that hole in...
Ha ha... Exactly yes. :p My stand will have 4 legs. So in theory the weight displacement will be the same as with the adjusters on them. Those...
@Dolphin , What size would you say is minimum for Freshwater Rays?
@MarcHawke , The point load is the same principle with the adjusters as with the steel frame. I'll use steel to build the frame.
I used my old cupboard. So luckily as soon as I put the tank on it it was level. Plus it stands on a thick carpet. This could have changed, but...
No Prob. Just another thing. This stand he's building.. Does he have cross beams in the middle?
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Nope... Put the polystyrene on top of the wood. The tank must rest on the poly. The poly will help distibute the weight of the tank evenly on top...
Definitely. And some money obviously. They are somewhat expensive. Not 100% sure on their diet, but I'm sure snails are in there somewhere. Also...
one can say that about 100% of the fish we keep. That's also true yes. But Stingrays are more vulnerable then other species with regards to...
Hello and Welcome. Where are you based?
Ok, The reason I ask is because they rust and you know that's bad for the fish. Also then they can get ugly dark spots on them. And if the rusted...
Hello and Welcome. Please update your location. That way members from your area can get in contact with you and share ideas, plants etc. Lots of...
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