Carpet protection

[MC Blowfish]

We moved and my tanks are upstairs on the hardwood floor. My office is carpeted, and I'd like to get something setup next to me I was thinking of setting a small 5 gallon tank next to my desk, so I can have something to break up my day. For those of you who have tanks on carpet. What do you suggest?

Wooden stands or metal?
What can I put down on the carpet to provide some protection from spills?
I was also looking at the PNW Customs tanks. Any issues with those? They look fun. Kind of gimmicky in a way.

Thank you!

 

[56longroof]

I cut out a spot in the carpet and put laminate flooring down for the stand to sit on. Has saved me from wet carpet a few times already.

 

[PointerReefs]

Maybe one of those trays they use for a washer and dryer? Although a bit big for a 5 gallon.

 

[UncommonSense]

What can I put down on the carpet to provide some protection from spills?

I was actually just looking at these recently:

https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/i...EaHnCkQCxwYM-xpn1a7OdBBBsF0A6U1gaAqS9EALw_wcB
This particular supplier has a somewhat limited stock of odd sizes, so you may need to search elsewhere… but, I do like the idea of a durable plastic drip pan!

 

[JTP424]

I use a "Gorilla Mat" under my 15 gallon stand. Doesn't protect if the tank OVERFLOWS but protects from splashes etc.

 

[MC Blowfish]

I was actually just looking at these recently:

https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/i...EaHnCkQCxwYM-xpn1a7OdBBBsF0A6U1gaAqS9EALw_wcB
This particular supplier has a somewhat limited stock of odd sizes, so you may need to search elsewhere… but, I do like the idea of a durable plastic drip pan!

I actually like that just in case a tank would spring a leak.

 

[MC Blowfish]

I use a "Gorilla Mat" under my 15 gallon stand. Doesn't protect if the tank OVERFLOWS but protects from splashes etc.

I might pick these up for under my sinks.