Bare bottom question

Mr. D · Jun 12, 2013

I'm considering going bare bottom on my 20 long nano. I can't decide if I should put a white acrylic sheet under the tank or under the rock inside the tank. I've thought about cutting board, but it floats. Not sure I want to deal with that.

Thoughts or suggestions?

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ohio reefer · Jun 12, 2013

I would place an acrylic sheet for added security. Never had a bare bottom tank but if I did that's what I'd do.

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SeahorseKeeper · Jun 12, 2013

Some people use starboard. It is built to withstand marine environments and there are different colors to choose from. Starboard was used in the bottom of the tank featured in this article:https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/general-saltwater-aquarium-articles/93522-going-naked-bare-bottom-tanks-interview-world-wide-coral%92s-co-founder-lou-schiavo-2.html#post1379595

Flameback Pair · Jun 12, 2013

Just curious, where would you get the white acrylic sheet?

Mr. D · Jun 13, 2013

Lowes and home Depot sell the sheets of acrylic.

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Flameback Pair · Jun 13, 2013

Would you need to seal it around the edges to keep detritus out from under it? I know if detritus is trapped in an aerobic zone it can release toxic sulfur gas.

Mr. D · Jun 13, 2013

I would think the starboard would be sitting flush to the bottom.

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Xfrankie77 · Jun 14, 2013

A friend of mine went the cutting board route. He made sure to cut it a little under the tank dimensions to leave a gap/troth between glass and board so it would sit flush on bottom. It resting on silicone corners will leave gap under it. This gap between glass and board would catch the crap and he would siphon out every water change. Hope this helps.