Leveling mat under aquarium, where to buy

[GK3]

Not sure what that comment was directed at? I haven't either.

The point was all yoga mats aren't made the same and they can have multiple different densities and will take heavy loads differently as well. So to say you reccomend yoga mats and not a specific type is the exact same thing as recommending Styrofoam without specifying a specific type.

Either way, if someone is looking for a mat to put under there tank they need to not ask here and speak with there tank manufacturer directly as mentioned multiple times above, each tank manufacturer may have a different recommendation.

I read your last post as saying yoga mats come in different densities of styrofoam, you didn’t say styrofoam though, I miss read, my bad.
Totally agree it’s best to ask tank manufacturer but what was originally stated is that glass cages said use 1/2” styrofoam, which is what I said wasn’t a great recommendation. or rather a specific enough recommendation?

 

[jamo130788]

It’s a 50g zoo med low boy

Not sure what that comment was directed at? I haven't either.

The point was all yoga mats aren't made the same and they can have multiple different densities and will take heavy loads differently as well. So to say you reccomend yoga mats and not a specific type is the exact same thing as recommending Styrofoam without specifying a specific type.

Either way, if someone is looking for a mat to put under there tank they need to not ask here and speak with there tank manufacturer directly as mentioned multiple times above, each tank manufacturer may have a different recommendation. I feel it's irresponsible to reccomend something that may or may not void a warranty on someone else's tank.

For example if I took your advice and threw a yoga mat or even extruded foam under my tank, well I just Voided my tank warranty based off your advice.

 

[JoshH]

I read your last post as saying yoga mats come in different densities of styrofoam, you didn’t say styrofoam though, I miss read, my bad.
Totally agree it’s best to ask tank manufacturer but what was originally stated is that glass cages said use 1/2” styrofoam, which is what I said wasn’t a great recommendation. or rather a specific enough recommendation?

I think we may have misread each others posts lol

I agree it wasn't specific enough as there are multiple types I was just saying the same lack of specificity is implied with recommending a yoga mat. Perfect example of manufacturers different recommendations being GC's 1/2" expanded foam for there tanks. Miracles Reccomends 1" Expanded Foam. Acrylic tanks typically reccomend the extruded foam. Lots of different variables at play

 

[GK3]

I think we may have misread each others posts lol

Well I guess we agree to disagree on agreement that we disagree on.

 

[JoshH]

Well I guess we agree to disagree on agreement that we disagree on.

I agree

 

[Katrina71]

Great. Now I'm self conscious about my yoga foam.

 

[JoshH]

It’s a 50g zoo med low boy

Without contacting the manufacturer I would stick with the mat you had posted originally. Being that it is a Trimmed tank it probably doesn't need a mat. Once again, only my opinion and I would double check with the manufacturer to be sure.

 

[GK3]

Great. Now I'm self conscious about my yoga foam.

Do some yoga I hear it’s really relaxing.

 

[Hot2na]

back in the day ...I mean way back...I used to use armstrong ceiling tile ...compressed very little...and NEVER had a tank crack or leak on it...FWIW.