Laying Acrylic as Tank Base

[Zhuoyuting]

Hello all!

Currently do you encounter any water parameter issue after using acrylic as tank base???

What I read as it not good to have dead spot below the acrylic base.

Kindly share...

[Fish Love]

Originally Posted by Zhuoyuting

Hello all!

Currently do you encounter any water parameter issue after using acrylic as tank base???

What I read as it not good to have dead spot below the acrylic base.

Kindly share...

Mine more than 6months. So far very satisfied. Water tip top condition. After u tried then u will realize acrylic is like a plastic with flat surface. When it come in touch with another flat surface (tank), both will stick together without gap in-between them. If there is no gap, how can dirt be trap rgt? Don't believe, if u r using glass top cover, try putting into tank bottom and taking out. U will have a hard time getting it out because the suction between 2 flat surface is so strong and tight. Lastly, if u talk about dead spot. All tanks do have dead spot/s which shouldn't be an issue if ur maintenance is done well.

[Flairtender]

Originally Posted by Zhuoyuting

Hello all!

Currently do you encounter any water parameter issue after using acrylic as tank base???

What I read as it not good to have dead spot below the acrylic base.

Kindly share...

Where u read from ? I have been ask this question many times by pm . Fish love explain it nicely already . Use 5mm comfirm no dead spots unless u use those very thin like 2mm , will wrap or bend after some times .

[Zhuoyuting]

Originally Posted by Flairtender

Where u read from ? I have been ask this question many times by pm . Fish love explain it nicely already . Use 5mm comfirm no dead spots unless u use those very thin like 2mm , will wrap or bend after some times .

http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/sh...2&postcount=78

I read up from here. One of the water gurus.

[chinway]

before n after, thks for the guidance and confidence.

[Fish Love]

Full black tank suit Red so well, i guess u have no choice but to put white base for grooming ur ray rgt? Anw, nice fish u have got

[andyteo]

Will the red drop eye，when the bottom too much reflection？

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[chinway]

Originally Posted by Fish Love

Full black tank suit Red so well, i guess u have no choice but to put white base for grooming ur ray rgt? Anw, nice fish u have got

yeah mainly to groom the bd pup, maybe after one year i will take it up and leave all black again.

[sm1ie]

Hey bro, can I ask whats the main purpose of cutting the base into 2 pieces? For easier transport? Can I just use one piece instead? Thanks in advance!

[Fish Love]

Originally Posted by sm1ie

Hey bro, can I ask whats the main purpose of cutting the base into 2 pieces? For easier transport? Can I just use one piece instead? Thanks in advance!

Some tank bottom has center brace. Some hobbyist cut smaller pc for portable and convenient sake. Mine 4ft tank is using whole pc acrylic. Measure correctly, it will sit nicely and flatly on the bottom.