Stan's 100g diary beginning to 30g transfer

[stanlalee]

Originally Posted by tank watch
It must be labled that way for a reason. If it says do not use, I do not use.
Why risk it? Spring for the live sand. this is an expensive hobby, probably why I dont play golf...

I didn't create this thread to debate sand (been there done that). Nor am I trying to convince anyone else to use something they dont want to. Obviously its done already and its not the 1rst time I've used play sand in my aquarium. Some of you will continue to buy aquarium sand no matter what we say about experience with play sand and some of us will continue to use play sand regardless of how much you tell us we need to spend $1/lb on sand marked for aquarium use. I put sand in the tank for one single purpose, I dont want to look at just glass at the bottom. I may have half an inch coverage at best (and four bags of play sand I didn't bother using). I dont use it for filtration, to keep inhabitants that require it or for supplementary larval feeding for corals and such. I have absolutely no use for live sand even if I were a billionare.

 

[thegrog]

Looking good!!!

I think you are fine with the structural integrity of the stand. Plenty to distribute the weight.
Just curious (a little late to do anything about it now) if you did any waterproofing of the plywood base that the tank sits on? Little spills can seep down and over time, warp the wood and weaken it.

 

[stanlalee]

Originally Posted by TheGrog
Looking good!!!

I think you are fine with the structural integrity of the stand. Plenty to distribute the weight.
Just curious (a little late to do anything about it now) if you did any waterproofing of the plywood base that the tank sits on? Little spills can seep down and over time, warp the wood and weaken it.
thanks. I put several coats of the same Minwax one step stain and polyurethane wood coating that I put on the paneling and doors. Hell I stained all the wood because nobody told me I would only need half a small can. I still have two cans with no where to go. where were all you guys when I was building the darn thing and posting lol

nobody said a word in the way of suggestions. now that I cant do a darn thing about it all the great advice is pouring out

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