Rubber mat under aquarium

Sunee · #1 10-29-2010, 02:11 PM

I've noticed some people use a rubber mat of some kind under their aquarium instead of rigid insulation. I would like to use something like this as my aquarium is in my living room.

Could you let me know where you bought the mat and if there is a special name they use for it. Thank you.

monocus · #2 10-29-2010, 02:32 PM

neopreen-don't know if it's spelled right-home depot or rona,dicks lumber.etc

cale262 · #3 10-29-2010, 02:35 PM

I've been using some interlocking rubber/foam matting I bought from HomeDepot for years now, it comes in about 24x24 squares & is easy to cut to what ever shape you need..I can't remember what it's called but I bought it from HD and have seen it at Can-tire, Rona & Home Hardware...

Sunee · #4 10-29-2010, 02:39 PM

Thanks guys, I'll have to check it out this weekend.

DisneyCoralReef · #5 10-29-2010, 03:09 PM

Do you mean under the stand or literally under the tank? it's not something I had actually thought about if you are going to put a full tank on carpet. Do any of you put anything at the foot of the tank to help prevent those permanent carpet spots?

Sunee · #6 10-29-2010, 03:28 PM

I am thinking under the aquarium, on top of the stand.

I know many people use ridgid foam insulation but my stand has a flat top and I do not want to look at the edge of insulation (besides my husband said no way as it is in our living room). I think that the neoprene / rubber matting would look a whole lot better.

DisneyCoralReef · #7 10-29-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunee

I am thinking under the aquarium, on top of the stand.

I know many people use ridgid foam insulation but my stand has a flat top and I do not want to look at the edge of insulation (besides my husband said no way as it is in our living room). I think that the neoprene / rubber matting would look a whole lot better.

Oh I had never thought of that. I would think the sand would be enough to cover what needs to be covered? a very interesting topic that never crossed my mind. Thanks for the clarification.

mark · #8 10-29-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunee

I am thinking under the aquarium, on top of the stand.

I know many people use ridgid foam insulation but my stand has a flat top and I do not want to look at the edge of insulation (besides my husband said no way as it is in our living room). I think that the neoprene / rubber matting would look a whole lot better.

I'm using the pink foam

cale262 · #9 10-29-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyCoralReef

Do you mean under the stand or literally under the tank? it's not something I had actually thought about if you are going to put a full tank on carpet. Do any of you put anything at the foot of the tank to help prevent those permanent carpet spots?

Ah,...I thought you meant under the stand...I use the rubber/foam matting between the floor and the stand...Inbetween the stand and the tank I've been using the rigid insulation (pink/blue stuff) on all but one tank, the one tank in my living room (90g FW high-tech planted) has a stand with a flat top and no trim to hide the foam so I used one of my wifes (please don't tell her) black Yoga mats, it's very thin (2/3mm) and inexpensive (to replace), She buys them at London Drugs...

DisneyCoralReef · #10 10-29-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cale262

Ah...the one tank in my living room (90g FW high-tech planted) has a flat top and no rim to hide the foam so I took one of my wifes (please don't tell her) black Yoga mats, it's very thin (2/3mm) and inexpensive (to replace), She buys them at London Drugs...

bahahhhahaha!! you didn't!