Bees wax is what I figured I'd use after a more protective coating is
applied. As you said anything I put there will really just hide any
potential damage causing incident. The stand is one of those cabinet type
stands (no legs, just solid wood all around), and there really is no way to
get under the stand as the stand is in contact with the floor on all four
sides. I guess I could always get a different stand, as the tank will be
completely broken down and moved (along with me & everything else in the
house) approximately a half hours drive from where it is now.

Thanks Patrick


"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
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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
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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