Jimbo662 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Do you think 1/8" neoprene padding would be thick enough. Tank came with a sheet of standard foam board that shows white edges. If you try to color them in it looks like crap. Thought I'd find something else to replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 you don't really need anything in between if the stand is level and sealed properly. adding something in between just gives water an extra crevice to hide in anyone else put something in between tank&stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I just used some insulation foam board, 1/2 inch. It's pink so if it was visible it may look ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 My tank is directly on the plywood I placed on my metal stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 I found a 1/8" neoprene mat on amazon that's almost the exact dimension. I figure since the manuf includes something it may be wise to put something under it just in case for a rimless tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 i think a lot of it is going to fall to the manufacturer reccomended thickness. What size tank, what manufacturer? Reef savvy called out a very specific pink foam board insulation that was 3/4" thick that I had to go to temple to get. All anyone had in Austin metro was 1/2". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 It's the SCA 66g tank. This one and the 50g cube i had both came with the 1/4" foam board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I wouldn't see a problem with using 1/4 neoprene yoga mat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I bet one of those anti-fatigue mats would work well, those are normally waterproof and closed cell foam which would repel water, while providing the padding you might be looking for. In the garage for my sump, i used old corrugated plastic lawn signs (didnt want to sit it on concrete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 My tanks is on a metal stand, with 3/4 plywood that was painted with exterior paint between the tank and stand. I kind of agree that the more you have that can trap/collect water the worse it will be over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 I posted a question on Amazon and the manuf responded saying the neoprene pad would work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Do you think 1/8" neoprene padding would be thick enough. Tank came with a sheet of standard foam board that shows white edges. If you try to color them in it looks like crap. Thought I'd find something else to replace it. Electrical tap or black duct tape will work wonders to hide the white edge if you want to use what you have. Just apply on the side and fold it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 good idea...but the padding is already on it's way. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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