You could put any of those items under the stand
without causing any harm to the stank or aquarium,
but how are they going to protect the floor. If your
stand is designed or modified so that you can see
under it, then you can rest assured that there is no
damage being done, and if water spills, you can get
under the stand to wipe it up. Then the only thing
to worry about is where the stand touches the floor.
For that if there is some kind of sealer that would
be safe for the floor (after an extra protective
coating is applied to the whole floor), that could
be put on the bottom of the stand where it comes in
contact with the floor, to seal up the space in
between the wood and the floor to keep water from
seeping in between the wood and the floor. I bet
bees wax would work well for that.

Wayne Sallee



Patrick wrote on 1/9/2008 10:57 PM:
Thanks Wayne,

What you said about hiding any damage is one of the things I'm worried
about.

I kept thinking of maybe a cork type tile extending beyond the stand
dimensions - but then over time the tank will it sink into the cork -
probably not a good thing. Then I thought of a piece of Plexiglas, but
then I picture the Plexiglas cracking, also probably not a good thing.

I'm always on top of any salt, and water spills, I think I may just be
paranoid about the floors, they've just been refinished. The extra
protective coating may be the best idea.

Thanks, Patrick


"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
...
Anything you put down would hide water from your sight while it does
it's damage.

How about giving the whole floor an extra protective coating before
installing the aquarium, and making sure you have access under the
stand to clean up any salt. It's the salt that does more damage than
the water.

And then be careful not to do anything that encourages salt creep. And
take quick action when you do see salt creep.

Wayne Sallee



Patrick wrote on 1/9/2008 9:06 PM:
Does anyone have any suggestions or experience in placing "something"
under a tank stand to help protect hard wood floors? I have a 75
gallon with the standard wood stand with cabinets. I am thinking of
putting something, but I don't know what yet, between the stand and
the floor, just to help protect the wood finish. I know it's
virtually impossible not to have occasional water spills when doing
maintenance, etc., which is why I'm thinking about putting something
down first. But I'm not sure it's a good idea though (stand
integrity?). Any thoughts?

Thanks, Patrick