What to put between my stand and glass tank

[lapin]

Howdy and welcome to the party.

I have found these work pretty good at siphoning out water and vacuuming the sand into a bucket or trash can for water changes without making too big a mess. You squeeze the bulb a few times to start the siphon.

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/python-pro-clean-squeeze-value-combo

 

[lilgrounchuck]

I have a 50 gal on a wood cabinet designed to hold a 75 so I got water on the outcropping spots on top all the time. I just started sticking a towel around the base so any water that splashed would just go to the towel. I also got a python for it. It hooks up to the sink and sucks the water right to a drain. I marked out on a rear back corner of the tank in 5 gal increments with tape. To refill I have an extra cheap pump I drop in the bucket so I’m not splashing all over dumping water back in.

 

[Idoc]

No leaks, but my water changes get water on the outside of the tank which drip down to the stand. I was thinking I needed some sort of water barrier.

Well, i have the same problem... as do probably every other refer out there, lol. But im probably more sloppy, lol.

Putting some towels around the edge of the tank while doing your water changes will help greatly with those dribbles and spills.

I wouldn't put anything under that specific tank... as seems to be the consensus here in the post.

Sorry for your loss... is great that this hobby is helping your family through such a difficult time. Don't hesitate to ask any questions on this forum!

 

[Greg P]

Hi all. Thank you for your comments.I REALLY want to do this right.

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