aaronnorth
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1uke said:
overhang is just as bad (if not worse) because then all the weight is shifted onto the joints of the glass :?
try your local arts & crafts for neoprene.
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Grey foam for between tank and cabinet
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overhang is just as bad (if not worse) because then all the weight is shifted onto the joints of the glass :?
try your local arts & crafts for neoprene.
When Aquariums Ltd delivered my five-footer made with 10mm glass, the tank overhung the foam pad by about 5mm in some places, and they didn't seem concerned. If it increases the chance of dumping 400 litres on the floor and they didn't mention it, I'll be grouchy.
That said, I'm not sure there's anything to worry about.
I've always understood that the foam/polystyrene underlay is to even out the surface and prevent pressure points between the cabinet and glass, not to actively support the glass. If the glass base is going to bow/twist and stress the joints, I'm not sure a layer of compressible foam or polystyrene will do much to prevent that. On the flip side, if the surface is level and the glass base is as thick as it should be, I don't think a small overhang would add an appreciable level of stress to it.
Obviously it's a much smaller tank than mine or Paul's, but you only need look at something like the Fluval Edge, with its very thin glass, to see that an overhang should be safe provided the glass is thick enough to take the strain.
Now I'll wait for someone more knowledgeable to come along and tell me I'm completely wrong.
That said, I'm not sure there's anything to worry about.
I've always understood that the foam/polystyrene underlay is to even out the surface and prevent pressure points between the cabinet and glass, not to actively support the glass. If the glass base is going to bow/twist and stress the joints, I'm not sure a layer of compressible foam or polystyrene will do much to prevent that. On the flip side, if the surface is level and the glass base is as thick as it should be, I don't think a small overhang would add an appreciable level of stress to it.
Obviously it's a much smaller tank than mine or Paul's, but you only need look at something like the Fluval Edge, with its very thin glass, to see that an overhang should be safe provided the glass is thick enough to take the strain.
Now I'll wait for someone more knowledgeable to come along and tell me I'm completely wrong.
aaronnorth
Member
1uke said:
fair enough
Anybody ever use the camping sleeping mat as replacement for the foam. Something like this http://saitents.tradeindia.com/Exporter ... g-Mat.html
it does come cheap and have lots of color to your liking.
Regards
it does come cheap and have lots of color to your liking.
Regards
paul.in.kendal
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Just been down to my friendly local camping supplies outlet (we have a few of those ), bought a dark green sleepmat which is now supporting my tank - good idea Ashpit!
), bought a dark green sleepmat which is now supporting my tank - good idea Ashpit! 