Support For Fluval Duo Deep 800

[dpert]

Hello,

I'm just in the process of researching my first aquarium. I'm thinking of getting a fluval duo deep 800 set-up. I notice that the guarantee is voided by not using their stand, which is not to my taste. I'm aware that this tank sits on a raised lip, and uses air-pressure beneath the bottom glass as part of its structural integrity, and that polystyrene should not be used beneath it. Would I be right in thinking that if I engineer a dead-flat surface which is capable of taking the weight of the tank, that I should be able to use the tank without risk of disaster.
Any thoughts/ advice/ experiences welcomed.

Thanks,

Dave

 

[WILDER]

As long as the unit is strong and flat, i have my tanks in the kitchen on surfaces, and i don't have polystyrene under mine either, and never had any problems, i don't like some of the units too they are so tacky.

 

[tony2501]

I started out with the 800 Duo Deep and just had it a desk for 8 months. My view is that if the stand can handle the weight and the wet. Its OK to use.

 

[dpert]

Cheers guys,

it must just be a cynical marketing ploy on the part of Fluval. I could see their point, if their stands didn't look so damned flimsy.

thanks again,

Dave