Self leveling mat question

fishyreef13 · Saturday at 9:46 PM

I recently got a 38 gallon used tank. The self leveling mat got ruined when I was transporting it and I am looking to replace it. The dimensions are 24.5 by 24.5 inches. The self leveling mat I purchased is 48 by 24. So it is about a half inch or so off. Is it fine if I cut it and join the pieces in the center of the tank, so it will reach the end of the tank? or will this cause issues.
Thanks

Tangdora · 2026-10-18T02:07:22-0400

Don’t see it being an issue.

mcarroll · 2026-10-18T03:14:06-0400

You're worried about the "extra" half inch, right?

What kind of tank is this, BTW? (pic?)

fishyreef13 · 2026-10-19T14:29:47-0400

mcarroll said:
You're worried about the "extra" half inch, right?

What kind of tank is this, BTW? (pic?)

Yes that’s my worry. I guess I could cut a strip that is half inch and put it on the edge. I was just curious if a seam is fine or not.

It is an icecap 38.5 gallon. Kind of an odd ball tank. Have not seen much information on them. But I got it a few weeks ago. And trying to get it up running.