Wookii
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Quick question to the group. I'm finalising the stand for my new 1500 x 600 x 550 tank, and plan to add a protection mat to the top to place the tank on. The top is made from 25mm Trespa which is a high density compressed laminate, so very stong and very flat, but I always like to go full belt and braces.
There don't seem to be any off the shelf mats at this size from the usual brands like JBL etc. I have seen this one on eBay, but I'm not convinced by the quality of the material in the close up image:
Otherwise I'm wondering if I would be better with some EVA Foam:
If I go with that, I'm unsure whether I should be going with the higher 100kg density stuff given the filled tank will weigh over half a tonne, or the lower 45kg density stuff to allow more compression to deal with any surface irregularities (which is the whole point of the matt) - probably the former 100Kg version. Also which thickness - I was thinking the 10mm?
Its a very expensive tank, and I want it to last until I 'shuffle off this mortal coil', so I want to get this simple cheap element right. Any thoughts and suggestions (that don't involve yoga mats) are most welcome?
There don't seem to be any off the shelf mats at this size from the usual brands like JBL etc. I have seen this one on eBay, but I'm not convinced by the quality of the material in the close up image:
(150x60cm) Aquarium Underlay Mat Pad Safety Bottom Perfect Protection Fish Tank | eBay
They are indispensable especially for large and heavy fish tanks. The mats protect the furniture surface from scratches that can be made by the glass bottom of the aquarium/terrarium tank. By limiting heat dissipation, they also help to reduce power consumption for water heating.
www.ebay.co.uk
Otherwise I'm wondering if I would be better with some EVA Foam:
If I go with that, I'm unsure whether I should be going with the higher 100kg density stuff given the filled tank will weigh over half a tonne, or the lower 45kg density stuff to allow more compression to deal with any surface irregularities (which is the whole point of the matt) - probably the former 100Kg version. Also which thickness - I was thinking the 10mm?
Its a very expensive tank, and I want it to last until I 'shuffle off this mortal coil', so I want to get this simple cheap element right. Any thoughts and suggestions (that don't involve yoga mats) are most welcome?