Quick question on tank and stand

[Lukkyseven]

Should their be any material between my tank and stand? The tank is 75g and I didn't know if it would be beneficial to put a foamy type of substance between the two so that good contact is made all the way around. I don't know if that makes sense, but I hope it does.

I bought these used and I just don't want there to be any stress on the glass when it's full of everything.

Thanks
Lucky

[Triton_Z]

Plastic trim or frame on the base of the aquarium does not need foam. No frame or trim, foam is needed.

I think some people do foam on all setups, but I do not as all my tanks have plastic frames supporting the bottom and top. I have not experienced any problems with this technique.

Insure the tank is level once placed on your stand. Good idea to recheck after you get some water and weight/load in the tank as well.

[nlgill13]

Do you have a metal frame or a wood stand?

I put a cork sheet (found at a hardware store) between my stand (wood) and tank.

[Card5]

+1 on the cork but not a necessity.

[Ron Reefman]

I have a 180g tank with no frame, so I used a rubber yoga mat (waterproof) under it.

[johnike]

1/2" pink foam board under mine. No frame or trim.

[Lukkyseven]

Thank tank has a plastic boarder around the top and bottom so I'm guessing thats the trim everyone's talking about. It's sitting on a wooden stand. A yoga mat seems like a great idea.

[sporto0]

I use the thicker, wider weather stripping on my framed tank, works beautifully.