Ripped Self-Leveling Mat

AudioJunkie · Jan 31, 2026

Hello Everybody!

This was NOT the first post I was hoping to make but I need some opinions on this one.

I just picked up a Tideline 47 AIO from the LFS today. It was a display model and did not have a box, and apparently upon loading it up it tore/ripped the self-leveling mat corner.

What would you do in this situation? Try and peel it all off and attach a new one? Get a neoprene sheet or foam insulation piece to set it on before filling with water? Or just send it the way it is?

Aquadude1 · Jan 31, 2026

If it worries you I would get a new one for peace of mind. Personally I think it would be fine to use.

JumboShrimp · Jan 31, 2026

You're probably OK, but personally it would drive me nuts. If you have other projects you can work on until this arrives priority mail, this is the stuff you want. I have it on tanks ranging from 15 gallons to 150 gallons. Welcome to R2R, and best wishes moving forward.

Idech · Jan 31, 2026

Yeah, I would go nuts as well. Remove it and place a new one.

AudioJunkie · Jan 31, 2026

@JumboShrimp I was looking at that exact one! I agree with ya’ll, it will drive me nuts haha. I still have a stand to build, so I have plenty of time to wait.

I’m assuming the best course of action is to pull off what I can and then scrape off the rest with a razor blade?