Putting a large tank on carpet

[NigelK8485]

I just got the email that my 225 gallon will be shipped out 9/30. It's acrylic, so it's not insanely heavy, but still very heavy when filled. It'll be going on carpet, underneath of which is slab. Would it be best to put something underneath? I was thinking some type of rubber mat with a lip just for any spilt water, I just haven't had luck finding one in the size I need. Would you put anything else under the stand, plywood or anything?


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[Ashenwelt]

I just got the email that my 225 gallon will be shipped out 9/30. It's acrylic, so it's not insanely heavy, but still very heavy when filled. It'll be going on carpet, underneath of which is slab. Would it be best to put something underneath? I was thinking some type of rubber mat with a lip just for any spilt water, I just haven't had luck finding one in the size I need. Would you put anything else under the stand, plywood or anything?


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It's going on a stand yes? Because it's going to be a ton pressed down on your floor. The only concerns are will the carpet dry and will the carpet be salvageable later? Beyond that I wouldn't be too worried.

But don't consider it not being insanely heavy. Some production cars will be lighter lol.