Protecting Tank bottoms from Hardscape?

[Bobtastic]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any recommendations on things to use to protect the glass bottom of a tank from from heavy/rock hardscape?

I've been thinking of getting some polystyrene sheet/tiles to place underneath the larger/heavier rocks when I rescape my tank. Would that be suitable? Or even required?!

Is it a concern for ppl, or do they just not think about it?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Tom]

I've seen some people use eggcrate (often used for marine liverock to improve flow around the rock) for large rocks

 

[Spang]

yeah search fleabay for egg crate you will see loads.

 

[Stu Worrall]

ive used foam yoga matt which worked quite well in my 90cm

 

[Bobtastic]

Thanks for the suggestions! I don't really what to raise the height of the stones that much, that would mean I would need to buy more substrate!

Hey Stu, is that the same stuff that the camping mats are made of? They seem to be a little cheaper than the Yoga mats online...

 

[Nick16]

egg crate is the best thing. its sppreads the weight really well and wont affect yoour substrate level anyway, becuase the extra you will need to cover it, is the stuff you save from the space it takes up in the first place!
plus, plants love it as the roots can grip onto it and really take hold.

 

[Bobtastic]

Sorry, I think I'm getting confused about these "egg crates"... I'm thinking the card stuff that you get actual eggs it. Can you post a link to some??

 

[Nick16]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EGG-CRATE-MAR...8?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item2a09a1c608

sorry its an ebay link..

its mostly white stuff, and is plastic. you can get metal but its expensive and may scratch the tank.

obviously look around for sizes to suit and better prices.

 

[Spang]

Never really cared what colour it is, as I never see it.

 

[chrisfraser05]

I've just bought that stuff, can't wait to get scaping lol

 

[Bobtastic]

Thanks Nick! Lol, I really was thinking you were talking about proper egg boxes like Lenny Henry used to sound proof his Brixton pirate radio studio!

So is that what most ppl use then?