Rubber Mat Under Sump?

[GrampsReef]

I'm setting up the sump under my aquarium and plan to use a rubber mat under the sump to make cleaning up water spills easier. This is the mat I purchased. Do you think this will be okay since it has a little thickness and is spongy (floor mat for concrete floor). My sump is a Tideline 36, so it is not glass.

Thanks

 

[blaxsun]

I'm sure it will be fine, but the weight is going to really compress it.

 

[GrampsReef]

I'm sure it will be fine, but the weight is going to really compress it.

Thanks. I was looking for a something flat and struck out. So, I purchased this. Going flat is okay.

 

[vtecintegra]

I quit putting mats down. The first time water is spilled it's going to end up under the mat with no way for it to dry out. On my previous set up I used sealed plywood. 12 months later when I redid the system, there was mold growing under it. I elevate my sump now with rubber feet so air can circulate and dry out if any water spills. I've had my share no matter how careful I am.

 

[GrampsReef]

I quit putting mats down. The first time water is spilled it's going to end up under the mat with no way for it to dry out. On my previous set up I used sealed plywood. 12 months later when I redid the system, there was mold growing under it. I elevate my sump now with rubber feet so air can circulate and dry out if any water spills. I've had my share no matter how careful I am.

I can see how mold could grow under it. Ummm. Good thing I have a wood shop. I can always use the pad on the floor out there. I like the idea of feet. I'll look into something like that. Thanks.

 

[Freenow54]

I'm setting up the sump under my aquarium and plan to use a rubber mat under the sump to make cleaning up water spills easier. This is the mat I purchased. Do you think this will be okay since it has a little thickness and is spongy (floor mat for concrete floor). My sump is a Tideline 36, so it is not glass.

Thanks

You may find it will not clean up as easily as you want. I used plexi glass works great

 

[Freenow54]

I don't see my reply so will post again. I agree with the above. I used plexiglass. Works great

 

[GrampsReef]

I don't see my reply so will post again. I agree with the above. I used plexiglass. Works great

Thanks for the comment. I just put plexiglass under mine. Still a work in process but that task is done.

 

[Freenow54]

Thanks for the comment. I just put plexiglass under mine. Still a work in process but that task is done.

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Thanks for the comment. I just put plexiglass under mine. Still a work in process but that task is done.

forget to silicone the edges