under tank/sump lining....what do you use?

[autoponicz]

building a new sump:beer:....i was using styrofoam from HD to put under my tank and sump...but looking for a thinner material for the sump......looking for something to help vibration and just in case the stand or sump isisnt even ....what do you use? and where to get it?:scratchch

 

[bad coffee]

I use flat white paint. the stand and sump are level/even so no worries.

a piece of 1/4" foamcore from an art store would work, or just use some sheet neoprene. Check McMaster carr.

 

[fritz]

DO NOT place foam underneath a glass tank unless it has no plastic frame. Foam is for acrylic tanks or glass tanks without any kind of frame.

Also, if the stand isn't even shim it. Better to fix the problem than come up with a work around.

 

[rgun2515]

DO NOT place foam underneath a glass tank unless it has no plastic frame. Foam is for acrylic tanks or glass tanks without any kind of frame.

Also, if the stand isn't even shim it. Better to fix the problem than come up with a work around.

I completly agree!! Don't use foam...

 

[MikeyNYC]

I picked up a workout mat, and sliced it down to size. Works great, absorbs vibration, doesn't absorb water, easy clean up.

 

[autoponicz]

the tank is shimmed and level....and the sump will be acrylic.....but just wanted to add a layer under it ...might not even need it...but just feel like i should...

 

[autoponicz]

DO NOT place foam underneath a glass tank unless it has no plastic frame. Foam is for acrylic tanks or glass tanks without any kind of frame.

Also, if the stand isn't even shim it. Better to fix the problem than come up with a work around.

oh man fritz....i had the foam insolator under my 50g for about a year now.......dont get me paranoid...if i tear down the tank....im gonna downgrade....soo.....looks fine so far....:dead1:

 

[jejton]

Why is foam bad for glass tanks? I have a slightly uneven tank/stand and bought shims but am worried that the shims will focus too much weight on too small an area. Is that a problem?

 

[autoponicz]

how much of a difference was each corner?

 

[NYreefNoob]

i use the exercise mat as well myself

 

[autoponicz]

where did you guys get them?