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Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:09 pm Post subject: Substitute for Thermocol

Was looking for a substitute for thermocol & which should be black in colour. This will be used in between the Aquarium & Cabinet. Any ideas...

Would also love to have location where i can buy them in bangalore..

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: Substitute for Thermocol

is there none ???

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:45 pm Post subject: Re: Substitute for Thermocol

Industrial rubber sheets that are black in color? Am not sure where in Bangalore but we get them in Chennai Smile

HTH

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:57 pm Post subject: Re: Substitute for Thermocol

thanks lawrence for your info,
need some more detsils as to- have you tried using them as a replacement for Thermocol ???? your suggestions.
Also is there any specific width & length it comes in. how thick are they & are they strong enough to hold the weight of the entire aquarium.

Thanks in advance.

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:01 pm Post subject: Re: Substitute for Thermocol

Run a black tape around the edge of thermocle sheet.
It will blend in between stand and aquarium bottom.

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:22 pm Post subject: Re: Substitute for Thermocol

thanks for the easy option out sandeep, but looking for a more permanent solution where i dont have to run around with the tape maybe every 2 or 3 weeks....
Unfortunately shifting the aqurium is not an easy job (even without water)

Hence i asked for a substitute for thermocol which can be a fix it forget it types until the real need to change it or checking the substitute comes in...

Thanks anyways

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:27 pm Post subject: Re: Substitute for Thermocol

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:40 pm Post subject: Re: Substitute for Thermocol

ok the reason i want a substitute for Thermocol is :-

1) its white in colour
2) Its not attractive & distracts sitting in between the tank & stand / cabinet
3) most of the times Thermocol is where it was put when the tank was first installed

hence looking for a (even if not cheap) a closer substitute which would be black in colour & not very costly.

The reason i told i may have to change the tape is that when the thermocol shrinks with the weight of the tank the tape peels off (my experience). the only other idea is to paint the thermocol black (fabric colour only) but all these are short term options. was looking for a permanent solution.

hence the hunt...

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:48 pm Post subject: Re: Substitute for Thermocol

Hi karthik,

I have used the black industrial rubber foam for my tank. They are very good substitute for thermocol. You get that sheet in all thickness. I have seen them from 4mm and above.. Depending upon the size of the tank, choose the appropriate thickness sheet.

For my 36"Lx24"Wx18"H tank, I have used the 6mm black rubber foam. I got it from JC road, Bangalore.

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:59 pm Post subject: Re: Substitute for Thermocol

thanks Shelly. Any indications about what type of shops in JC Road too will surely help.

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:01 am Post subject: Re: Substitute for Thermocol

shelly, so what thickness do you suggest on a three footer...

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:06 am Post subject: Re: Substitute for Thermocol

Any shops which sell the rubber foams, polythene sheets etc I dont remember what kind of shop was that. Just had walk in the street and stepped into the shop.

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:06 am Post subject: Re: Substitute for Thermocol

For my 3x2x1.5 am using a 6mm sheet. 6mm would be sufficient I guess. What is the full tank size?

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:09 am Post subject: Re: Substitute for Thermocol

the tank size is 90x45x45 (cms only).

Ok will definitely check if i can find the industrial rubber foam at JC Road....

Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:19 pm Post subject: Re: Substitute for Thermocol

Just An update...

Finally got hold of the Sheet today at JC Road. Did not have to look for it for very long. I was actually shocked to see it initailly since there is a layar of White powder which was on the Sheet. Tried Washing it & its better now.

This can definitely be used as a Substitute for Thermocol & it it looks far far good. Try it...