Tank Underlay

[CletePurcel]

Another question. I ordered a new 200 litre tank and was wondering whether I need underlay or styrofoam under the tank.

It is going on a large table. I seem to remember reading that if the tank has a border around the bottom it doesn't need underlay whereas if it is just all glass then it does. Is this correct? Or is it safer to go with underlay whatever?

Cheers.

 

[kporteo]

It depends on the manufacturer, I have a Juwel Trigon 190 and the manual states that the warranty is void if anything is put under the tank once it has water in it.

I would contact the manufacturer if your new tank's manual doesnt state either way.

K

 

[doresy]

Basically, if the tank has a suspended base (ie. an air space beneath it) then no underlay is required.

If the base is flat then something like a polystyrene tile is needed.

In both cases though it is imperative that the cabinet/table has a sturdy and completely flat top.....

 

[CletePurcel]

Thanks. I will check the manual when it arrives. Hopefully it will say.

 

[Joshwainwright]

What tank is it?

 

[CletePurcel]

It is an Aquael Classic 100 (200 litre) rectangular kit:

http/www.seapets.c...le-kit-100.html

 

[Joshwainwright]

Oh, I don't know anything about the tank but from looking at the photo, I would say it does need something under it...

 

[festo]

It is an Aquael Classic 100 (200 litre) rectangular kit:

http/www.seapets.c...le-kit-100.html

Hi,
i was looking at this tank recently on seapets,
looks a nice tank,
let us know what you think of it when you get it .
ps,was told by seapets that no base mat is required with this tank.

 

[CletePurcel]

Thanks.

I think the photo on the web is cut off at the bottom and it may have a floating base (if you look at the equivalent bow front model it certainly looks different). I'll let you know when it arrives if there are instructions for this. If it works out it will certainly be a bargain at the price.

Cheers.

 

[festo]

Thanks.

I think the photo on the web is cut off at the bottom and it may have a floating base (if you look at the equivalent bow front model it certainly looks different). I'll let you know when it arrives if there are instructions for this. If it works out it will certainly be a bargain at the price.

Cheers.

OK thanks,
dont forget to let me know what you think of the tank overall,
looks a really nice tank
thanks

 

[CletePurcel]

The tank arrived this morning. I was contacted by Seapets and the courier and everything went smoothly. The delivery guy helped me carry it into the house and waited while I checked it.

However, the tank does need an underlay. It states in the instructions and it does not have a floating base. So now I have to try and get hold of something. As this is a 'kit' which includes filter, lights, heater and even water treatment chemicals you would think they would include a mat as well.

I will try and post pictures at some point later.

 

[festo]

The tank arrived this morning. I was contacted by Seapets and the courier and everything went smoothly. The delivery guy helped me carry it into the house and waited while I checked it.

However, the tank does need an underlay. It states in the instructions and it does not have a floating base. So now I have to try and get hold of something. As this is a 'kit' which includes filter, lights, heater and even water treatment chemicals you would think they would include a mat as well.

I will try and post pictures at some point later.

Hi,
contact Jerry at Seapets,
he assured me that no base mat was required for this tank,
maybe get a freebie!

 

[Miles_hot]

I've just bought a tank from ND Aquatics and they supply a poly base which is 1" thick

 

[CletePurcel]

I rang Seapets and they said I probably needed the base mat as I didn't have an official stand. So I got one when I went to the LFS to get the gravel.

I have posted some pictures and my initial impressions of the kit here:

http/myaquariumlog.blogspot.com/2011/03/quick-review-of-aquael-classic-100.html

 

[Joshwainwright]

Glad to hear you've gone for the safest option.

It looks like quite a good tank, be sure to post some photos when its set up!