Rimless granite support question

davidchmaus · 03/12/2010, 10:21 AM

I am trying to get a clean look on this tank. My question is do I need to put a pad under this tank if I am setting it on a 18x18 piece of granite?

supernovabjt · 03/12/2010, 10:49 AM

If the granite and tank bottom are PERFECTLY flat, than you do not need a pad. Most likely there are small imperfections in the granite or glass surface that would create stress risers that could potentially crack the glass.
I wouldn't risk it, I piece of 1/8" foam cut to the size of the tank is all you need.

03/12/2010, 10:21 AM	#1
davidchmaus Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 169	Rimless granite support question I am trying to get a clean look on this tank. My question is do I need to put a pad under this tank if I am setting it on a 18x18 piece of granite? __________________ My 18x18x18 Rimless Build Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Fowlr 24 Gallon Cube Rimless Reef

03/12/2010, 10:49 AM	#2
supernovabjt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san jose Posts: 54	If the granite and tank bottom are PERFECTLY flat, than you do not need a pad. Most likely there are small imperfections in the granite or glass surface that would create stress risers that could potentially crack the glass. I wouldn't risk it, I piece of 1/8" foam cut to the size of the tank is all you need. __________________ 58rr 6xt5 Biocube 14 Custom LEDs