Quick Questions...

[WayneVT08]

Do I really need to aerate the water/gravel/sand somehow? How would I go about doing this? Just getting a small bubble wall? Would that do the trick?

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I've read about the styrofoam or something that you put under the tank? What is that made of? And does it need to fill that whole space or what?

Answers please... I think my dad and I are going to get the wood for the tank's stand tomorrow.

 

[WayneVT08]

So ummm.... yeah... No answers?

 

[Tolak]

Your filtration should aerate the tank just fine. The type of tank determines if you need the layer of foam. All-Glass designed tanks are supported by the rim, the bottom is raised a bit. You never want to support a tank of this design in the center. Some other tanks have the bottom flush with the rim. A thin layer of foam to even out any irregularitites will keep the bottom from cracking.

 

[WayneVT08]

Do I have to cut this piece of foam myself or can I get it from my LPS or what? I have an all glass 55 gallon tank.