Starboard

[LoneStar]

For those that have used Starboard in their aquariums before, where did you buy it at? Was it local or online? And what is a rough estimate on the cost of materials?

Is there any other options other than Starboard (i.e. nylon perhaps)?

[JimD]

I just used some nylon based countertop from a local dealer, it was about $15 for a 3'x2'x1/2" chunk. It doesnt HAVE to be Starboard, just something that is considered food grade and inert.

[LoneStar]

Thanks Jim. Thats what I thought, something tough and inert. Where did you buy yours at? I am going to give Regal, Allied, and SA Plastics a call on Monday and see what they got. Or I could be lazy and order it online :skeezy

[JimD]

I got it cut to size from a company here in Austin called Interstate Plastics. You should be able to get it from just about anywhere.

[moneytank]

I got "hdpe" or something like that from allied plastics. He told me it was the same thing. Call and ask to talk to michael

[LoneStar]

I got "hdpe" or something like that from allied plastics. He told me it was the same thing. Call and ask to talk to michael

What size did you get and how much was it?

[LoneStar]

OK went to a website I have used in the past www.usplastic.com

a 48" x 18" HDPE (http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/variant.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fna me=72&product%5Fid=25020&variant%5Fid=60074) cutting board is $40.14 shipping is $12.52

Should fit a 75g nicely. Now to see if a local place can do it cheaper. ;)

[JimD]

They'll probably do it for around that price minus shipping,,,, plus tax. lol

[safeuerwehr]

just curious what type of application would this type of material have in an aquarium?

[JimD]

It goes on the bottom of the tank to replace sand for people who want to go bare bottom.

[LoneStar]

It goes on the bottom of the tank to replace sand for people who want to go bare bottom.

:shades