KittenFishMom Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I was watching a video on YouTube.com called "Layout 74 by Tropica" at 18-19 seconds they put some sort of mat or pad in the tank before they add anything else. Does anyone know what this is, and what function it preforms? I looked around on their web site, but could not find it. I would like something under my big stone to keep them from shifting. This might do that. I hope to start a planted tank next week. It would be impossible to add this after I get started. Also, I looking for advice on how to keep fish from getting trapped behind a moss wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawjagrrl Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I've used a bit of the non-skid mats sold for use in kitchen shelves as a base in glass tanks if I plan on a lot of rockscape. A roll from the dollar store can outfit a number of tanks and avoid scratches to the bottoms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenFishMom Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 I wrote to the company. They said the mats are pieces of Styrofoam to help distribute the weight of the rocks to prevent pressure points that could cause the bottom of the tank to crack and break. Very interesting ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) That is very interesting but toataly makes sense. I might have to try that sometime. Edited January 1, 2022 by Levi_Aquatics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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