Tank padding

[Henry]

Does anyone use any type of padding directly under the tank? I just built a new stand for my 200gal tank and just want to be sure that the tank is sitting on a flat surface. I thought I saw something on RC but haven't found anything. Thanks



Henry

[captexas]

I've read of people using a sheet of styrofoam between the tank and stand. The main thing is to check that all parts of the top surface are level before setting the tank on it. If it is not level, the joints of the tank will be stressed. The amount they are stressed of course depends on how unlevel it is. Usually, the effects of that stress don't show for quite awhile, buy why take any chances. If it is off a substantial amount, you can buy wood shims at any hardware store to help level it off. If you don't have a level, you can buy a small "torpedo" level for $5 at the hardware store also.

[Henry]

Thanks, for the info. Its pretty close to level, just cking to see if anyone else is using padding under their tank. Just as a security blanket.. :D


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Henry

[TexasState]

If you have a commercial stand (Oceanic) and it look leveled, then dont' use the padding. If you made a DIY stand, and you're not good at carpentry, then pad it. It's ok for the tank to have a little bit of space btwn the tank/stand. Your tank have those plastic strip on the bottom of it right?

Some peoples are for padding, other are against it.

[Henry]

Yeah, my tank is a glass tank w/the plastic frame. I was just cking to make sure I wouldn't have any problems. This is my second stand and my largest tank and don't want an apartment full of water. :-D Thanks for all the advice.


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Henry

[TexasState]

How does it look with the dry tank on stand? You might want to look into apartment insurance if you're worry about theft or damages.

[z28pwr]

Yeah, my tank is a glass tank w/the plastic frame. I was just cking to make sure I wouldn't have any problems. This is my second stand and my largest tank and don't want an apartment full of water. :-D Thanks for all the advice.


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Henry

Henry, I hope you're on the first floor or that sucker could come crashing down :o .

[captexas]

Henry, I hope you're on the first floor or that sucker could come crashing down .

I hope so too! Even if it doesn't go through the floor, any water that spills/floods will find it's way through the floor and the ceiling of the person downstairs. Could get very expensive to pay for repairs!

[Henry]

Luckily I'm on the first floor, with a concrete base. I do have renter's insurance w/high liab limit. This is something that I would recommend to everyone living in an apartment. :!: Just know that none of your stuff will be covered but at least you won't be liable for others stuff. The tank looks pretty even all the way across, so I think I'll go w/o the padding. But thanks


Henry

[Tim Marvin]

I always build my stands perfectly flat or I don't use them, but I have heard of using styrofoam, felt, and other such material. Make sure it is something that won't rot easily, because you will get water on it eventually.