I've seen this metioned on a couple of threads and am wondering what it is. From what I can tell, it's some type of substrate replacement. Is that the case?
Starboard is a unique, superior marine grade polymer sheet, environmentally stabilized to resist harsh sun and sea conditions, including ultraviolet light.
I believe it is used to distribute the weight of live rock on a bare bottom tank. That way there aren't any "pressure points" from the rock. Not sure though. Could detritus get trapped under it? I guess it would have to be sealed down. hmmmm.........
I think that was used as a replacement, not to keep rocks directly on the glass but you could find a few other products reef safe that would perform the same concept. I'd imagine if you ran a bead of silicone, you cold basically seal the bottom off.
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I was at the plastics supplier yesterday and he says theres 2 types one is UV protected and the other is not. The other difference is price as one cost 3 times as much. Is it neccassry to have the one thats UV protected.
Also why does it ned to be at least 1/4 shorter than the inside of the tank.
Neil
It helps to protect glass tank bottoms from falling rocks. Thats all I know. Im changing over to a new tank with a BB and hope to put it on the the bottom, but need to know if I need the UV stuff or not.