Starboard users... where did you get it?

[sfsuphysics]

I'm looking specifically at you Rich! (only because you're the only one I can think of off hand that has it)... so where did you get a piece big enough to fit in your tank?

Also what's the common (i.e. not reef tank) name for the stuff? I'm trying to get an idea of what this stuff is made of so I can see if silicone will adhere to it.

 

[Gomer]

Is this some sort of hexagonal eggcrate?

 

[iani]

I am pretty sure you can get it from tap plastic. I used a flat sheet of black PVC (Also from TAP) instead of starboard.

 

[sfsuphysics]

Ahhh
Yeah I can use PVC as well, although I'm replacing a tank bottom with it more so than using it like a starboard.

the more I'm thinking of I'm leaning towards PVC since I know Dow 795 will grab on good to it, but I'm unsure if Starboard (HDPE) will have the same grab.

 

[Thales]

http://www.thecuttingboardfactory.com/

marina board

 

[xinumaster]

usplastic has it too.

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/category.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=72&Page=1

 

[sfsuphysics]

do they mail a sheet to you? Looks like I"ll maybe need a 2' x 4' sheet, can't imagine the envelope they put that in!

 

[xinumaster]

I think 2'x4' can still be mailed ups.

 

[iani]

I don't understand why not just get it from tap?

 

[sfsuphysics]

Tap is twice as much?

Although the more I think about it, I think a bandaid patch will work just as well.

 

[iani]

Is it really with shipping? It can't cost that much at tap. Its only 8 square feet. 60 from tap for 1/2inch 48x24. 50 something from usplastics.

http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=385&

 

[Gomer]

www.mcmaster.com They have all sorts of HDPE sheets.

 

[sfsuphysics]

Hmmm, tap's lists two separate HDPE sheets, which are a bit different.

But I was specifically speaking about PVC sheets, 1/4" 2x4 = $70, vs Modern plastics, $38... but again who knows about shipping.

 

[Gomer]

8747K171
Gray PVC (Type I) Sheet 1/4" Thick, 24" X 48"
In stock at $47.91 Each

 

[Raddogz]

Wait...tell me Mike you are really not going barebottom are you? Quick call the folks with the little white coats to grab the straight jacket and come get you ;D

The cutting board website that Rich mentioned, as well as US Plastics will have it. The West Marine store might have it, and Tap Plastics as mentioned should work.

 

[sfsuphysics]

The 100g stony tank has been barebottom for a while now Eileen
My softie tank has sand.

 

[Raddogz]

hmmm see even more reason to show off your tank