Foam

[Jc lover]

I have seen in the pass people putting foam under there tanks wondering where I can get this or someone that may have somewhere in there garage or something looking for 24x24 piece thanks guys in advance

 

[albano]

It's usually a type of insulation foam from Home Depot/Lowes, etc.
It's not necessary under every type of tank!

 

[Jc lover]

Albano for a rimless 60 cube what would you say do I need it ??

 

[albano]

I use it for my acrylic tanks on plywood stands. I think it is also used for glass tanks without the plastic trim!
Hopefully someone more familiar with glass cubes will chime in!

 

[Jc lover]

Yes thank you rimless might just need it I can't wait to start running this baby

 

[rkaragozler]

From my experience, if you have a Acrylic tank or a glass tank without plastic trim you need to use the foam.
Glass and Acylic need very flat surfaces, most stands are not 100% true to flat surfaces.
without the foam you create pressure points from the stand to the tank, and this can cause a crack.

 

[Jc lover]

You have a great point rkaragozler am Definitely going to go pick up a piece if I can find one ...

 

[masterswimmer]

very, VERY, VERY important to get a high density foam. If you go to HD or Lowe's, get the Corning 'Pink Panther' 1/2" rigid insulation. No need to go thicker than that.

Russ