How do you protect the glass in your tank?

[randyBRS]

Hey guys!

So, what comes first? The rock or the sand?

Today we explore that question a bit deeper, with Ryan, on today's 52FAQ episode. Check it out and let us know how you protect your glass!





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[revhtree]

I always add sand first! Can't stand the thought of rock on glass! My newest tank has a PVC bottom though.

 

[revhtree]

Oh and I realize it's better to have something the rocks can sit on other than sand since sand shifts!

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

I put light diffuser down in base of tank, then add the sand (I used just enough to cover the diffuser) then wiggle the rock until it is resting on diffuser. So no direct contact with the rocks and glass.

 

[SharkLaser]

I put light diffuser down in base of tank, then add the sand (I used just enough to cover the diffuser) then wiggle the rock until it is resting on diffuser. So no direct contact with the rocks and glass.

I see like six bare bottoms in the picture. Why deviate from the concept and use sand?

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

I see like six bare bottoms in the picture. Why deviate from the concept and use sand?

Haha! Well played

 

[Michael Montgomery]

I see like six bare bottoms in the picture. Why deviate from the concept and use sand?

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

yep, had to go take a second look!

 

[jason_mazzy]

I put light diffuser down in base of tank, then add the sand (I used just enough to cover the diffuser) then wiggle the rock until it is resting on diffuser. So no direct contact with the rocks and glass.

Exactly what i do also.

 

[don_chuwish]

One big 1/4" HDPE panel for me, black. Cut about 2" smaller than the inside dimension and siliconed down. Didn't want water & sand getting under it. Rocks on top of that, then sand.

 

[tycho]

The cheapest way for me is to make a protective layer of 'aquarium safe' silicone on the bottom of the aquarium. Your aquarium will be safe from falling rocks and with the sand on top you can't see it.

 

[swk]

I don't do anything after watching this video

 

[rbraunberger]

Egg crate here

 

[LbulletM]

I don't do anything after watching this video

Alright. He should have still broken the aquarium SOMEHOW at the end. That video gave me blue bioballs from the suspense.

 

[don_chuwish]

I wasn't particularly worried about breaking or scratching the glass. But when you set rocks on the HDPE they don't slide around, the sharp points dig in a little and stay put as you fiddle with things.

 

[dendroman]

I take 1 1/2 or two inch pvc cut in 2 inch lengths and place them threw out the aquarium bottom then cover them with sand and then place rock were desired the pvc protects the glass bottum.

 

[Tautog]

I started with egg crate, but as the sand shifted, debris settled in the open egg crate, and was hard to clean. High nitrates was the result. I removed the deep sand bed and the egg crate, reconfigured the LR, and elevated all but 7 pieces of LR above the sand

 

[Dice750]

Mine is bare bottom, and all I have on the glass is coraline!