Ripped Self-Leveling Mat

[AudioJunkie]

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]

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

 

[JumboShrimp]

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]

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

 

[AudioJunkie]

@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?

 

[JumboShrimp]

Sounds like a plan.