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Question: Padding under aquarium base?

Bette

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So, I am about to set up a 55 gallon tank, and I want to find some type of (preferably black colored) foam padding to put between the top of the stand and the base of the aquarium.
The stand I have is a very sturdy steel, but I noticed when I put the tank on it, there is a small gap in the middle area. I want to make sure that the tank is fully supported all around the edges of the base.
Does anyone have any ideas about what I can use? I've thought of using felt or foam furniture foot pads, but I think it would be better to go with a material that comes in sheets that can be cut into strips or something. Ideas? :confused:
 

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I have also used camping mats from the 99p store under my tank and have had no problems.
 

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I'm not sure how easy they are to find where you are, but I used camping mats under my fish tanks on my metal racks. They are quite dense foam, but they are easy to cut to size with a Stanley knife. Like these: Amazon.com: Equinox Hood Pad (3/8 x 20 x 72-Inch): Sports & Outdoors But mine cost me 99p from a local bargain shop lol

So today at the local hardware store I found weather stripping which is "super firm closed cell sponge-rubber", and it looks like it might just fit the bill. And it has the adhesive backing which is even better. The metal tank stand I have does not have a solid top, instead it has about a 3 inch wide frame with cross bracing. So the weather stripping I can use around the edges(double it up if I need to).
Sammy, the mat you suggested is also closed cell sponge/foam - and what a great idea! I think that I will use that under one of my other tanks....and if this other stuff doesn't work, I'll get one of those mats and just cut it in strips.
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My rack doesn't have a solid top either, I ended up getting some wood cut for each tank and stuck the mat to the top with double sided tape.
 
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