DSA neo 105g need foam mat?

LimeTwist · 09/28/2014, 10:13 AM

Does anyone know if the dsa neo 105g rimless need foam mat on the bottom? Seem like the rimless has a bottom black brace, not quite sure if that make it suitable for a foam mat. Any experience or though would be appreciated.

ReefKeep66 · 09/28/2014, 12:32 PM

I am wondering the same thing with my deep blue professional 75g rimless I'm currently. Supposedly the foam board reduces pressure points throughout the bottom of the tank. Regardless I'm going to use it just to be safe and just cut out my overflow.

ca1ore · 09/28/2014, 01:04 PM

Well, I think the place to start is to inquire of the manufacturer; but the generally accepted rule-of-thumb is that if the tank sits on a bottom rim foam is not required, if the full bottom sits flush to the stand then foam is required.

AntiSatan · 09/28/2014, 09:00 PM

i acutally have a neo 105 coming in someday and will be putting foam under it. It cant hurt but only help with any minor in perfections between the tank and the stand and floor.

drew2007 · 09/28/2014, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefKeep66

I am wondering the same thing with my deep blue professional 75g rimless I'm currently. Supposedly the foam board reduces pressure points throughout the bottom of the tank. Regardless I'm going to use it just to be safe and just cut out my overflow.

No foam under this tank. It is not a full rimless tank. It has a frame on the bottom. Foam should only be used under full rimless tanks.

Tweaked · 09/29/2014, 04:49 AM

I have the dsa 105 rimless with their stand. No foam should be used.

09/28/2014, 10:13 AM	#1
LimeTwist Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 125	DSA neo 105g need foam mat? Does anyone know if the dsa neo 105g rimless need foam mat on the bottom? Seem like the rimless has a bottom black brace, not quite sure if that make it suitable for a foam mat. Any experience or though would be appreciated.

09/28/2014, 01:04 PM	#3
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Well, I think the place to start is to inquire of the manufacturer; but the generally accepted rule-of-thumb is that if the tank sits on a bottom rim foam is not required, if the full bottom sits flush to the stand then foam is required. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

09/28/2014, 09:00 PM	#4
AntiSatan Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Awatukee, Arizona Posts: 428	i acutally have a neo 105 coming in someday and will be putting foam under it. It cant hurt but only help with any minor in perfections between the tank and the stand and floor. __________________ TNPer Sheepdog Fear No Evil Current Tank Info: DSA Neo 105, 2 AI Hydra 52's,Bubble Magnus Curve 7 skimmer,Eshopps Gen 3 R100 Refugium supmp ,VorTech MP40wQD and Maxspect Gyre XF130

09/29/2014, 04:49 AM	#6
Tweaked FUP&A Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Madison, CT Posts: 7,722	I have the dsa 105 rimless with their stand. No foam should be used. __________________ DSA 105 Pro, Cebu Sun-Radiums-M80 Ballasts, 4 T5's, XHO LEDs. Through Wall 55g Sump, 10g Frag and 29g Display attached, Vertex V6, 3 mp40's, Gyre, 2 mp10's, GFO, Carbon, Pellets - 10g Bar Tank

09/28/2014, 12:32 PM	#2
ReefKeep66 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: The great state of Georgia Posts: 549	I am wondering the same thing with my deep blue professional 75g rimless I'm currently. Supposedly the foam board reduces pressure points throughout the bottom of the tank. Regardless I'm going to use it just to be safe and just cut out my overflow.