Styrofoam for under my tank

[rke]

What's a good density of styrofoam to use for under my aquarium? Never used it and need help buying the righr stuff for my new acrylic tank? Please help me make sure I don't buy the wrong thing? Thanks

 

[wednesday13]

Foam is not for acrylic tanks... place your acrylic tank on a nice piece of 3/4" ply or hardwood.

 

[rke]

Really why do I here about styrofoam all the time then? I was going to buy some hardens fiber wood but saw styrofoam in the store and decided to wait and see what more people on here say

 

[pops]

Styrofoam is for glass none trimmed tanks.

 

[jsodwi]

I have foam on one tank. It's 1/2" real heavy from Home Depot I think it's got the black and blue sides used for exterior insulation. And my other tank no foam. Lots of debate on this All I can say is that I have no problems either way

 

[pops]

my 180 is a custom built not trimmed tank, it needs the pad, trimmed tanks do not, and in some cases will void the warranty.

 

[deeda]

Ryan, is your acrylic tank brand new or used? Do you know who made the tank?

 

[rke]

Ok thanks