What goes under the tank again, and why?

[lillibirdy]

It will be the perfect eye catching spot for it, and is solid oak and sturdy enough to hold it, and I can service it standing on the desk.

But I remember reading somewhere about putting something underneath the tank itself, but I can't remember why or what it was? Corrigated poster board comes to mind, but not sure...
KathyW

 

[keane]

polystyrene.

protects the base of your tank and reduces pressure between two hard surfaces (your glass base and oak desk)

steve. B)

 

[GrantyBoy]

polystirene (sp) foam

 

[Mr Miagi]

yep, polystyrine (sp?). One little stone or piece of gravel, and crack!!!

Glass dont bend!!!

 

[corbypete]

mines been sat on a new ikea table for weeks now with nothing underneath. its only a 30gallon though. I just made sure both surfaces were clean when i mounted it.

the only thing im worried about is bending of the table, which will be supported by bricks shortly in the middle