Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

[NY_Caveman]

He came by work today and randomly hugged me. Lol. They already moved it into their house last night and put it in the corner they were dreaming of putting a tank. It fits perfectly!

That is fantastic. What are the odds you would give a tank to a plumber? LOL

 

[LadyMac]

He came by work today and randomly hugged me. Lol. They already moved it into their house last night and put it in the corner they were dreaming of putting a tank. It fits perfectly!

That’s pretty dang awesome. I’m sure they will really enjoy it!

 

[Katrina71]

I know

 

[Katrina71]

I'm really happy it worked out the way it did. Divine intervention and Naughty Elves!

 

[Katrina71]

I had never considered styrofoam honestly. Not sure which of the two is “better.” Seems larger, custom vendors recommend the styrofoam. Most smaller mass produced tanks I have researched opt for yoga mat. Perhaps the mats are fine for smaller tanks.

I'm sure it has to do with the amount of compression.

 

[JoshH]

Ok what about the styrofoam insulation? It seems to me it disperses weight better and it’s a go to for fish boxes by betta breeders due to the cost and ease of cutting.

Are you referring to Ridgid foam insulation? Typically Pink or Blue sheets of compressed foam. My guess is these sheets have VERY little give in them and will transfer some subtle stand imperfections onto the bottom of the tank itself over time.

 

[LadyMac]

Are you referring to Ridgid foam insulation? Typically Pink or Blue sheets of compressed foam. My guess is these sheets have VERY little give in them and will transfer some subtle stand imperfections onto the bottom of the tank itself over time.

Yes exactly what I was talking about. Hmm I recall it’s about the same give, just doesn’t come off in the little styro bubbles. But you’re probably correct and it is too compressed.

 

[Why-Me]

Yes exactly what I was talking about. Hmm I recall it’s about the same give, just doesn’t come off in the little styro bubbles. But you’re probably correct and it is too compressed.

The reason it doesn't come off in those styro bubbles is because it's much more compressed already, those bubbles and tiny gap between them is what makes that basic white styrofoam better.

 

[Magellan]

Have you guys followed the Red Sea Reefer 750 debacle at all? Seems like maybe they just needed a piece of styrofoam! (In addition to a better stand ;Dead)

 

[NY_Caveman]

Katrina, were you amazed how fast the 60 is going up?

 

[Katrina71]

@JoshH do they suggest using expanded or extruded foam at Miracles?

 

[Katrina71]

Katrina, were you amazed how fast the 60 is going up?

The Miracle?

 

[NY_Caveman]

No I mean the plumber, that they will get right to it, ready to go.

 

[Katrina71]

No I mean the plumber, that they will get right to it, ready to go.

Oh yeah. He was up most of the night with it. Lol

 

[JoshH]

@JoshH do they suggest using expanded or extruded foam at Miracles?

Expanded is what they recommend (White little ball type styrofoam), Extruded is the Blue/Pink Rigid foam we were talking about earlier

 

[NY_Caveman]

Oh yeah. He was up most of the night with it. Lol

That is great. You must share pictures of it set up one day. You are right. It feels like we all made two tanks happen.

 

[LadyMac]

Expanded is what they recommend (White little ball type styrofoam), Extruded is the Blue/Pink Rigid foam we were talking about earlier

Ah going all scientific terminology I see.

 

[Katrina71]

Expanded is what they recommend (White little ball type styrofoam), Extruded is the Blue/Pink Rigid foam we were talking about earlier

Right. I just wanted to make sure I was correct before I missed something.

 

[Why-Me]

I did a water change on both tanks today.

 

[Why-Me]