Padding under tank ?

[sharkbait]

Is a padding foam or acrylic really needed under your main tank if so what do you guys use foam from hd or what else can I use ?

 

[touchingstoves]

I use a yoga mat.. And an exercise mat on the other. I do have styrofoam on one tank but it is because the previous owner used it on his.


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[SC50964]

No need if it's a glass tank. As to acrylic tanks, a sheet of plywood (marine grade preferred) should be plenty.


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[Paranoiattack91]

No need if it's a glass tank. As to acrylic tanks, a sheet of plywood (marine grade preferred) should be plenty.


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Completely disagree about it not being needed on a glass tank. If there is a high point or any small imperfection in the wood it can cause a pressure crack in the glass, I've seen it happen. As for acrylic, I have no idea.

 

[sharkbait]

Completely disagree about it not being needed on a glass tank. If there is a high point or any small imperfection in the wood it can cause a pressure crack in the glass, I've seen it happen. As for acrylic, I have no idea.

This makes sense so whAt do you use?

 

[SC50964]

A simple Google search will tell you two opinions on padding on glass aquarium. Not a big deal if ppl feel differently, but what I suggested certainly isn't out of norm. I've asked local shops, and even Age the same question when I first started up a decade ago. It makes sense to me that stand design for glass tanks has a solid design the take on the load via its frame and the supports. Glass is a very brittle material therefore you don't want to give it any chance to conform to any flexible padding or even wood for that matter.


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[xmas_one]

Depends a lot on what kind of tank and what kind of stand.

I'm actually using high density weather stripping foam strips on a rimless tank on a steel stand.

 

[Paranoiattack91]

This makes sense so whAt do you use?

Just a thin, dense, weather sealed foam from Home Depot.

 

[Paranoiattack91]

A simple Google search will tell you two opinions on padding on glass aquarium. Not a big deal if ppl feel differently, but what I suggested certainly isn't out of norm. I've asked local shops, and even Age the same question when I first started up a decade ago. It makes sense to me that stand design for glass tanks has a solid design the take on the load via its frame and the supports. Glass is a very brittle material therefore you don't want to give it any chance to conform to any flexible padding or even wood for that matter.


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Yes, most of the time you will be ok without it, but seriously, why even risk it. One small imperfection on the wood, which may not be visible to the eye, can cause tons of pressure in one spot of dealing with a large tank. I've seen it happen first hand so I will never EVER go without it.

 

[touchingstoves]

Yes, most of the time you will be ok without it, but seriously, why even risk it. One small imperfection on the wood, which may not be visible to the eye, can cause tons of pressure in one spot of dealing with a large tank. I've seen it happen first hand so I will never EVER go without it.

That makes two of us!


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[CJR]

Thanks for the very detailed response, that should clear things up, any more questions guys?

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