ArtesiaWells
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I've read all about it and don't really know if it actually works, or has any benefits, but does anyone have any insight regarding the "styrofoam-under-the-tank" theory?
I've read that when setting a tank up, before water goes in, etc., some styrofoam material should be cut to the dimensions of the bottom of the tank and the aquarium itself should be placed on it -- or sometimes even INSIDE the tank I've read -- so that the tank isn't just sitting right on top of a stand...
I understand this has something to do with water and weight distribution, but is it absolutely necessary to ensure a tank won't crack or leak? I have my new Marineland 60 gallon sitting simply atop the stand that came with my setup (so I'm assuming Marineland assures everyone buying this that the stand could take the weight of a fully filled tank) without any styrofoam or any other kind of material...is this okay?
I've read that when setting a tank up, before water goes in, etc., some styrofoam material should be cut to the dimensions of the bottom of the tank and the aquarium itself should be placed on it -- or sometimes even INSIDE the tank I've read -- so that the tank isn't just sitting right on top of a stand...
I understand this has something to do with water and weight distribution, but is it absolutely necessary to ensure a tank won't crack or leak? I have my new Marineland 60 gallon sitting simply atop the stand that came with my setup (so I'm assuming Marineland assures everyone buying this that the stand could take the weight of a fully filled tank) without any styrofoam or any other kind of material...is this okay?