diy stand question

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  1. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Never done it, but why not just lay it on there, then the stand, then full of water it won't move.
     
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  2. benbabcock

    benbabcock Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Just some carpenters glue, doesnt need much. One the DT is on it it wont be moving.
     
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  3. ClippersTown

    ClippersTown Fire Worm

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    Cool, thanks guys! You guys think think theyll have some at lowes?
     
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  4. ClippersTown

    ClippersTown Fire Worm

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    and what's the worst that can happen if I don't put anything underneath?
     
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  5. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    If your tank is only touching in a few spots, then the weight is concentrated in that area and it COULD lead to cracking, breaking, etc. More than likely it would be fine but there's no reason not to go ahead and put a mat under the tank now so you don't have to worry about it later.
     
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  6. ClippersTown

    ClippersTown Fire Worm

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    alright, I think i'm going to go get some of that pink Styrofoam from lowes or something, and just put it in the corner that is not sitting with the tank

    another question, I've read that you can put coins between the tank and the stand to even it out. Would this be a good idea?

    pink styrofoam would work for sure though right?
     
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  7. ClippersTown

    ClippersTown Fire Worm

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    alright, I'm just going to head to lowe's and buy 1/2 inch styrofoam. I think it's gonna look ugly as hell, but idk we'll see
     
    ClippersTown, Sep 17, 2013
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  8. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    That's what I'm using on my 45 cube. You could always put a trim around the stand to hide it.
     
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  9. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    I'm telling you a thick yoga mat looks better and would do the trick.
     
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  10. ClippersTown

    ClippersTown Fire Worm

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    where would I find one of those? what's the price?
     
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