Put A Mat Under Aquarium

Under aquarium tank mat by new pig super absorbent leak proof backing cut to fit protect surfaces and floors from water damage 20 x 16 4 pack gray 5 0 out of 5 stars 1 18 00 18.

Put a mat under aquarium. This is called flat bottomed. I was think of either using this water hog mat or just a clear plastic mat. These are called floating base tanks. The heat mat should be placed in the hot zone of the vivarium.

It depends how the tank is constructed. I m a little worried though. The tank is a custom 10gal with 20 gal sump and the stand is a little over 30 long. You should also never use any heat source for an aquarium unless it is being controlled by a thermostat.

Whem we first bought our 30 gallong tank my husband build a wooden stand sturdy enough to support the weight. Some tanks have the sides protruding below the bottom of the tank so that the tank stands on the sides and there is an air gap underneath the bottom of the tank. Some tanks have the sides at the same level as the bottom of the tank. We set everything up in the corner of the dining room.

Just remember that larger heavier tanks need a denser foam since they will compress the mat more than a smaller tank. Two months later we have a cycled tank that is planted and stocked with fish. Heat mats should not be used for long term heating of any objects and should also not be subjected to heavy weights. Whatever material you use as a mat under your aquarium make sure that it has some give this is what makes the mat absorb any irregularities on the surface.

It should cover approximately 1 3 of the floor space and definitely no more than 1 2 as you must allow your pet to move to a cooler area if it is getting over heated. I know spilling water on this stuff can be bad so i am looking at mats to put under the tank.