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Aquarium base.
- Thread starter andy
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it certainly looks like it has already got a reinforced frame.
from what i am aware it would always be a good idea to put it on a slightly forgiving surface rather that a rigid one.
lets see what someone else says.
I think if you calculate how much water weight the tank will be plus hardscape etc then it will look like an even better idea to put it on a pad!
from what i am aware it would always be a good idea to put it on a slightly forgiving surface rather that a rigid one.
lets see what someone else says.
I think if you calculate how much water weight the tank will be plus hardscape etc then it will look like an even better idea to put it on a pad!
Bill the fish
Member
It looks like a bit of foam is already tween the white base and the glass, but me being neurotic I would still stand it on some 5mm foam.
Fishfur
Member
Given the fact that only the plastic rim or frame touches whatever the tank rests on, foam really isn’t necessary provided the surface is smooth & level.
All the tank weight rests on the frame, which in turns needs only a flat, smooth, level surface to stand on.
So I have never used anything under framed tanks except for a cut to size piece of plywood, which helps protect the surface & does a decent job of soaking up drips without deteriorating like particle board or MDF etc, if it has to.
Though I generally cover the plywood with clear heavy vinyl sheet so it won’t get wet either.
All the tank weight rests on the frame, which in turns needs only a flat, smooth, level surface to stand on.
So I have never used anything under framed tanks except for a cut to size piece of plywood, which helps protect the surface & does a decent job of soaking up drips without deteriorating like particle board or MDF etc, if it has to.
Though I generally cover the plywood with clear heavy vinyl sheet so it won’t get wet either.
