Foam or neoprene on 2x4 stand?

[Crimsonvice]

I am building a 2x4 stand. Should I use foam or neoprene under my glass tank with casing?

 

[sundog101]

If the tank is rimless, I would use foam. You'll probably get some varying answers. But imo, for rimless I would use foam. For rimmed I wouldn't. This is what I use
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Co...uared-Edge-Insulating-Sheathing-36L/100320356

 

[djd3mon]

Rimless = yes.

I used pink insulation foam for my recent build.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

This is the correct foam to use under flat bottom glass tanks.

If the tank is rimless, I would use foam. You'll probably get some varying answers. But imo, for rimless I would use foam. For rimmed I wouldn't. This is what I use
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Co...uared-Edge-Insulating-Sheathing-36L/100320356

 

[Centerline]

I am building a 2x4 stand. Should I use foam or neoprene under my glass tank with casing?

Just scored a Red Sea Reefer 6 weeks ago and it uses neoprene on the top and in the sump area (sound damping?)

 

[ShinerMaginer]

Why wouldn't you use foam under a rimmed tank? Does it put stress on the joints?

 

[sundog101]

I've heard that it can put pressure on the bottom glass. I'm not really sure how much of an issue it would be though.
The main reason would be that it is not really needed. On a rimmed tank, the bottom glass isn't in contact with the stand. I first thought that foam would help with leveling, but it's really just to make sure the surface of the stand is flat and even.

 

[ShinerMaginer]

I've heard that it can put pressure on the bottom glass. I'm not really sure how much of an issue it would be though.
The main reason would be that it is not really needed. On a rimmed tank, the bottom glass isn't in contact with the stand. I first thought that foam would help with leveling, but it's really just to make sure the surface of the stand is flat and even.

Thanks sundog. I think I've decided the same.