I've ordered a stand for a new 65 gallon tank and the stand has an aluminum frame with six adjustable leveling feet that are quite small. My room has laminate floor that is a bit squeaky, so there is a chance that concrete isn't exactly even under the laminate.
I'm afraid that a laminate board might crack/split under pressure if there is an air pocket under one of the stand legs and thinking to add either plywood, or some type of plastic between the floor and the stand. Plywood is cheaper and readily available, but needs more work (painting/sealing from moisture). Plastic looks better (white one would match my furniture) and I wouldn't worry about water penetration.
Could anyone advice what I should use? And, if plastic, what type and thickness of plastic will be dense enough to withstand long-time pressure, but not too brittle to crack?
I'm afraid that a laminate board might crack/split under pressure if there is an air pocket under one of the stand legs and thinking to add either plywood, or some type of plastic between the floor and the stand. Plywood is cheaper and readily available, but needs more work (painting/sealing from moisture). Plastic looks better (white one would match my furniture) and I wouldn't worry about water penetration.
Could anyone advice what I should use? And, if plastic, what type and thickness of plastic will be dense enough to withstand long-time pressure, but not too brittle to crack?