Where to buy Starboard?

[Sobo's Reef]

Was browsing the internet and couldn't really find a legit website to buy starboard. Looking for black if possible. Anyone have any recommendations?

 

[rainydave]

King Plastic - Cut to Size Black King Starboard Plastic Sheet #13770-42004

 

[Sobo's Reef]

Thanks! Is starboard easy to cut?

 

[Sobo's Reef]

Bump

 

[Elysium]

I've had good luck with TAP Plastics.

Starboard is easy to cut using a small tooth blade (e.g. table saw, band saw, miter saw, etc.)

 

[Sobo's Reef]

I've had good luck with TAP Plastics.

Starboard is easy to cut using a small tooth blade (e.g. table saw, band saw, miter saw, etc.)

Sweet, this website is 12-13 bucks cheaper than the first site listed. Do u have any recommendations with what kind of "edging" will look best?

 

[BuildingAnObsession]

Starboard is just UV stabilized HDPE. Check your area for plastic suppliers. It is super easy to cut and machine. If you have issues finding it let me know. We always have some in the shop.

 

[-Logzor]

Here you go:

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Sheeting | U.S. Plastic Corp.

Like others have said, just HDPE is fine. Doesn't have to be actual "starboard".

Plan to seal it to your bottom glass with reef-safe silicone. Otherwise detritus will get under it.

 

[kschweer]

Dan, call everything plastics in Philly. It's right by the Ben Franklin bridge.

 

[Sobo's Reef]

Seal it? Definitely wasn't looking to do that as my tank is full lol

 

[Sobo's Reef]

And thanks Kevin, I'll look into it!

 

[phillrodrigo]

I think it's cutting boards.com that you can get it cut to whatever size and color you want

 

[Sobo's Reef]

I'll check it out thanks!

 

[Sobo's Reef]

What thickness does everyone recommend?

 

[Sobo's Reef]

Bump

 

[phillrodrigo]

I believe 1/2 inch. I prefer that my sand goes to a hair above the trim so I would want my starboard there also but 1/2 will work. Something to consider after a year your starboard will be coralline board. I wouldn't worry about a color since you only have one option and it's purple.. I would go with it if it would stay black.

 

[Sobo's Reef]

I believe 1/2 inch. I prefer that my sand goes to a hair above the trim so I would want my starboard there also but 1/2 will work. Something to consider after a year your starboard will be coralline board. I wouldn't worry about a color since you only have one option and it's purple.. I would go with it if it would stay black.

That's true haha. I think it'll be cool. Thanks!