Any ideas how to protect the tank bottom...I am planning to do bare bottom and worried if accidentally I drop a huge rock and crack the bottom. Also, recently I have seen BRS had a board glued to the bottom before aquascape...cant remember what it is or where can I get one. Thanks!
Bare bottom protection while aquascaping
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Why-Me
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https://www.ebay.com/bhp/king-starboard
also available in white, gray, sand, seafoam etc.
https://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/cut_to_size_plastic/king_starboard/526
also available in white, gray, sand, seafoam etc.
https://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/cut_to_size_plastic/king_starboard/526
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NY_Caveman
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I used boatoutfitters.com and ordered a custom size. When you select the size the bottom option is custom. I have done this three times and was happy with each cut. For my 45 gallon I did 1/2” thickness with a small gap around to the glass. I went with black every time, but note their Sea Foam color is close to aragonite.
NY_Caveman
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Well, I would say it has a very minimal texture, but is fairly smooth to the touch. My live rock was not slippery at all on it and sits well anchored. I use the same in my freshwater Betta tank and those smooth stones are a bit more slippery on it. It is hard to tell how textured the BRS version is without feeling it. Basically, what I use is a cutting board like in the kitchen.
I hate to see any shiny or smooth bottom in my tank...that another reason why I want something other than glass. The look of the ABS board is good.
Any concerns on messing with water params by using these on a long run? I read all of them indicate they are safe to use in water.
Any concerns on messing with water params by using these on a long run? I read all of them indicate they are safe to use in water.
ravi197699
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I used black abs on the bottom of the tank, it looks good and it has surface area for frags be to attached
ravi197699
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here are few pictures when the tank was being built at my house, black abs is sitting on the bottom glass and finished tank..
ravi197699
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here my build thread with ton of pictures as I am making the progress and getting close to filling this tank up with water..
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/s...om-reef-tank-build.384579/page-7#post-5410693
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/s...om-reef-tank-build.384579/page-7#post-5410693
Thats a huge setup and lot of work...I didnt realize the tank size by the pics you sent earlier. I need to follow your thread too. Good luck with that!
The ABS board texture is kind of rough right...I mean not smooth.
The ABS board texture is kind of rough right...I mean not smooth.
ravi197699
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It is 790 gallon display tank and 350 gallon sump, surface of the abs is textured and not smooth...
That is what I use. White starboard looks great, I am not a fan of the black pvc bottom at all.
White also help reflect light back up so there is less shading issues.
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My new tank is not done yet. I just got mine this week off ebay and it is also textured.
I will be changing my other systems too..
If you search reef and starboard there are allot of pictures out there.
I just prefer white because it looks more natural and reflects light.
Led being so directional it can help a little.
Some people like black and that is cool. I just prefer a more natural look myself.
I will see if I can dig a few up on R2R.
These threads have some pic.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/going-bare-bottom-glass-or-starboard.272973/
This tank has it:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/beware-the-shallows-an-80g-reef-reboot.124581/page-8
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