Question: Padding under aquarium base?

[Bette]

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?

 

[HodgeaPodge]

You could try something like this...

Amazon.com: Acoustic Foam 2-1/2" x 24" x 18" UL 94: Musical Instruments

 

[Bette]

You could try something like this...

Amazon.com: Acoustic Foam 2-1/2" x 24" x 18" UL 94: Musical Instruments

That's definitely a good idea. I wonder how much it would compress?
I also just thought of maybe using foam rug padding...

 

[Loobylou]

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

 

[catgardener]

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

 

[Bette]

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.
:happy:

 

[Loobylou]

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.

 

[tigmades]

I'm using either this exact thing or something very similar and it's worked great for my big tank! Owens Corning Foamular 1/2 in. x 48 in. x 96 in. Squared Edge Insulating Sheathing-36L at The Home Depot

 

[Horker1]

Foam works fine. I've bought my foam sheets from here before