Tank stand on a hardwood floor? - Aquarium Advice

grimlock3000 · 10-25-2004, 11:43 AM

Is it reccomended to put a rug under a tank stand when putting it on a hardwood floor? The floor in question is flat and level, just wondering it it would be beneficial to raise the tank off the floor a bit to cushion the weight a bit.

Menagerie · 10-25-2004, 11:58 AM

Our stands are on hardwood.

grimlock3000 · 10-25-2004, 12:09 PM

Ok, now I just have to move my tanks to my new house after work today

Should be fun, except I found my Ram dead this morning

fishfreek · 10-25-2004, 12:11 PM

I had a tank that was on bare hardwood with no problems. CLearly cleaning up any spills is important.

I have nother tank that is a 75Gal that is 4' long. I put a 6' carpet runner under it just to 'frame' the stand so to speak. I think it all depends on how you want it to look vs functionality.

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10-25-2004, 11:58 AM	#2
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grimlock3000 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: maine Posts: 1,971 Images: 1	Ok, now I just have to move my tanks to my new house after work today Should be fun, except I found my Ram dead this morning __________________ 26 freshwater 2x Sunburst Platys (2M, 2F) // 3x Neon Tetras (?) // 2x Cherry Barbs (1M, 1F) // 2x YoYo Loaches (?) // 1x Bushy Nose Pleco (M) // 1x Clown Pleco (?) // 15H marine -30# Live Rock -Mixed Snails (Nassarius // Cerith // Astrea // Black Turbo // Mexican Turbo) -8x Blue Leg Hermit Crabs // 1x Banded Serpent Star // 1x Cleaner Shrimp -1x Royal Gramma // 1x Percula Clownfish -2x Mushroom Leather // Metallic Green Star Polyps // Pulsing Xenia // Striped Xenia // Blue Mushroom -Remora + Maxi-Jet 1200 // 2x Maxi-Jet 600 // Maxi-Jet 400 // Visi-Therm Deluxe 50 // Current USA Orbit 2x 40w [acronym:f2db8017b4="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:f2db8017b4]

10-25-2004, 12:11 PM	#4
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	I had a tank that was on bare hardwood with no problems. CLearly cleaning up any spills is important. I have nother tank that is a 75Gal that is 4' long. I put a 6' carpet runner under it just to 'frame' the stand so to speak. I think it all depends on how you want it to look vs functionality. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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