Quote Originally Posted by deranged chipmunk View Post
I hope you are planning on more that 4 total supports. That sucker is gonna sag bigtime!!


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There are 6, I've cut a section for a pool so 6 should work, I will test it out to see if the support with 6 is enough.. If not back to Menards tomorrow..

Something I don't think I've seen but seems like a good idea... I have cut the egg crate for the background. I am thinking I will make the background outside the tank and then add it in. This will allow the background to be removable in case I need to ever do a break down of the tank.

Here's a picture of what I've come up with..

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I can't find my zip ties at the moment so I am looking for them to complete the pool section. I have cut out some fiber glass screen to separate the egg crate from the substrate.

Next step, down to the basement to begin my foam background! This will probably be the most difficult part.. I am going to cut more screen to cover the back of the background too to keep it sticking to the plastic as I lay down the foam.

The egg crate has been easier to work with than I thought. I am very happy with what I have so far.

Any missteps I may be making by all means let me know! This is my first time around on this lol..