Do I need a foam pad for my tank?

[ismvel]

I am currently building a stand for a 25 gallon acrylic tank. I am going to place the tank on plywood, do I also need to use one of those foam pads under the tank?

I know many prefer to (for whatever reason) but it is MANDATORY is my question?

Thanks in advance,
ismael

[ErikH]

Do you have tile or wood? I imagine that would be the reason...

[txg8gxp]

I personally wouldn't think so, but I guess it couldn't hurt.. that way if the stand shifts position over time it wont stress the welded acyrlic seems. Just a opinion though.

[ismvel]

Do you have tile or wood? I imagine that would be the reason...

I have tile

I personally wouldn't think so, but I guess it couldn't hurt.. that way if the stand shifts position over time it wont stress the welded acyrlic seems. Just a opinion though.

Makes sense, thanks for the input.

[Europhyllia]

I hope it's not mandatory -I don't have one.

[Mr Cob]

I'm using one on my 55g....but only because it's on laminate wood flooring with foam under it. I'm not using one on the 85g because it's level and on porcelain tile.

[ismvel]

I'm using one on my 55g....but only because it's on laminate wood flooring with foam under it. I'm not using one on the 85g because it's level and on porcelain tile.

Thanks Rob,

I don't want to use one, and I am on tile, so I think I will be okay. If I use it, it will place the tank over the tile which will not work out quite as well as I am hoping for my little project.

[aquasport24]

You don't need it if all four sides of the tank making contact with the plywood. You will need it if only the bottom piece of the tank is making contact. I don't use one on my big cube b/c all 4 sides are making contact to the plywood.

[ismvel]

Awsome, thanks Giau.....good info there.