Linwood
Aquarium Advice FINatic
Was picking up some Black Diamond for a planted freshwater tank today, and ran across this:
Rubber Horse Stall Mat, 4 ft. x 6 ft. - Tractor Supply Co.
(If the link doesn't work I'm pasting in the description at the bottom).
The actual one I got is about 4x3.5 and $20 not this larger. It is VERY heavy rubber, doesn't look like it is foam at all, not even closed small cell, and it says vulcanized rubber.
I picked it up thinking to put it under some heavier rocks. It wouldn't form pockets of dead water (it's solid), and it's thick enough I could stack 3-4 of them and do a bit of terracing for the sand around the rocks.
But... is it aquarium safe?
From what I've read, a lot of pond liners are vulcanized rubber. I found a guide book for the NY Aquarium that says their supply lines are vulcanized rubber (amazing what Google digs up). I also think rubber bands (which I know are used in aquariums by lots of people) are vulcanized rubber, but I assume there are different types as well. I found some very hard reading at the FDA on maximum vulcanization components of certain types but obviously don't know what's in this.
I see a lot of "yes" and "no" elsewhere on forums but never with a reason.
I thought I'd cut a piece off and dunk in a drinking glass for a while to see if I see any oil on top or other effects, but....
Anyone have any idea?
To me this looked much better than egg crate, besides being more protection, it's solid, so no anaerobic pockets of trapped sand/water, stacks better, and was solid black (and I'm using black substrate).
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Description:
Give your horses the protection and comfort they deserve with the 4 ft. x 6 ft. Rubber Horse Stall Mat. These mats are the perfect balance of cushion and durability for your horses. They promote good hoof and joint health for horses, and cushion allows you to save on bedding, reducing waste and producing a more comfortable environment for your horses.
Diamond plate top for maximum skid resistance
Easier waste handling lets you use much less bedding
Unique grooved bottom specifically designed for equine use provides the perfect combination of comfort and support while promoting good hoof and joint health
Vulcanized for maximum strength and long life
Each mat weighs 100 lb.
Full 10 Year warranty
Rubber Horse Stall Mat, 4 ft. x 6 ft. - Tractor Supply Co.
(If the link doesn't work I'm pasting in the description at the bottom).
The actual one I got is about 4x3.5 and $20 not this larger. It is VERY heavy rubber, doesn't look like it is foam at all, not even closed small cell, and it says vulcanized rubber.
I picked it up thinking to put it under some heavier rocks. It wouldn't form pockets of dead water (it's solid), and it's thick enough I could stack 3-4 of them and do a bit of terracing for the sand around the rocks.
But... is it aquarium safe?
From what I've read, a lot of pond liners are vulcanized rubber. I found a guide book for the NY Aquarium that says their supply lines are vulcanized rubber (amazing what Google digs up). I also think rubber bands (which I know are used in aquariums by lots of people) are vulcanized rubber, but I assume there are different types as well. I found some very hard reading at the FDA on maximum vulcanization components of certain types but obviously don't know what's in this.
I see a lot of "yes" and "no" elsewhere on forums but never with a reason.
I thought I'd cut a piece off and dunk in a drinking glass for a while to see if I see any oil on top or other effects, but....
Anyone have any idea?
To me this looked much better than egg crate, besides being more protection, it's solid, so no anaerobic pockets of trapped sand/water, stacks better, and was solid black (and I'm using black substrate).
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Description:
Give your horses the protection and comfort they deserve with the 4 ft. x 6 ft. Rubber Horse Stall Mat. These mats are the perfect balance of cushion and durability for your horses. They promote good hoof and joint health for horses, and cushion allows you to save on bedding, reducing waste and producing a more comfortable environment for your horses.
Diamond plate top for maximum skid resistance
Easier waste handling lets you use much less bedding
Unique grooved bottom specifically designed for equine use provides the perfect combination of comfort and support while promoting good hoof and joint health
Vulcanized for maximum strength and long life
Each mat weighs 100 lb.
Full 10 Year warranty