[AquaticLife] Styrofoam Under A Tank?
Bill,
You still have the chance of water spilled seeping under the Styrofoam, mo matter what form factor it comes in. You do also have that likelihood of just having a bare tank set on the wood surface. Face it, you are dealing with water in a container here. Sooner or later, the water will spill where it should not. The best one can hope for is to minimize any damage that will be caused by that spillage. This is one reason why stands are made for aquaria. You can wipe up spillage you can see, but, inevitably, in the scenario you present, water will seep under the tank and cause damage to the wooden surface under the tank, if not elsewhere. As long as the tank is in place, you probably will be safe. You live a long life and die naturally. Tank is dismantled and damage discovered. From my understanding, you can only die once, you are safe. However, should the tank come down while you are still drawing breath, I hope you have taken up jogging every day so you have at least a chance of out running her.
\Steve//
> —–Original Message—– > From: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > bill1433 > Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 3:25 PM > To: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [AquaticLife] Styrofoam Under A Tank? > > > > Hi \Steve// > > Yes, it is my shortened your lifespan that gives me concern. > Be advised this stuff is dense foam with aluminum sheets attached > or bonded to it but I suspect it will serve to protect? > Bill > — On Sun, 12/28/08, Steve Szabo wrote: > > From: Steve Szabo > Subject: RE: [AquaticLife] Styrofoam Under A Tank? > To: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sunday, December 28, 2008, 12:39 PM > > > > > > > Bill, > > While styro will not pass water easily, for aesthetic purposes, the piece you would use under > the tank would merely be the size of the tank itself. Any water that would seap under it > would have a tendency to stay there, and subsequently damage the wood. Such damage, if > noted by your loving spouse, may, however, considerably shorten your lifespan. > > Having said that, if there are any imperfections in the surface on which you are placing the > tank, the styro can smooth these over and ensure an even contact between the base of the > tank and the stand. Keep in mind, though, if the stand is not level, the styro will not make it > level for you. It just provides a layer of protection. > > Those who keep bare bottom tanks may also use styro to block the view through the bottom > glass, which will help the comfort level of the fish if they are using open framed stands or > racks. > > \Steve// > > > —–Original Message—– > > From: AquaticLife@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:AquaticLife@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf > Of > > bill1433 > > Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 11:48 AM > > To: AquaticLife > > Subject: [AquaticLife] Styrofoam Under A Tank? > > > > While we were talking about insulating tanks some time back > > the use of rigid Styrofoam was mentioned. > > > > Can anyone tell me, “Is it a good idea to place this under the tank > > for damage control and protection of the wood furniture beneath the tank”? > > Bill > > > > > >
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