Padding under rocks???

dski13 · 11-05-2012, 06:20 PM

I am planning an aquascape for a 20 gallon Tall tank. This is my first planted tank. I have some larger rocks 8-10 inches by 6 inches and I was wondering if I need to have any padding like egg crate under them to protect the bottom of the tank. I think I read that somewhere that some people do this but I don't remember where. My plan for the tank is to do a dirted tank 1 in MGOPS with a 1 in gravel cap).

Does anyone put anything under larger rocks?

Thank you.

GMYukonon24s · 11-05-2012, 06:38 PM

I've seen egg crate used like you said.

Merth · 11-05-2012, 08:11 PM

Alot of cichlid keepers use the egg crates due to some cichlids being diggers. It truly isnt necessary unless you just want the piece of mind. I have whole piles of rocks sitting directly on the bottom glass without any issue.

11-05-2012, 06:20 PM	#1
dski13 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 70	Padding under rocks??? I am planning an aquascape for a 20 gallon Tall tank. This is my first planted tank. I have some larger rocks 8-10 inches by 6 inches and I was wondering if I need to have any padding like egg crate under them to protect the bottom of the tank. I think I read that somewhere that some people do this but I don't remember where. My plan for the tank is to do a dirted tank 1 in MGOPS with a 1 in gravel cap). Does anyone put anything under larger rocks? Thank you.

11-05-2012, 06:38 PM	#2
GMYukonon24s Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 2,805	I've seen egg crate used like you said. __________________ 110g Tropical Community & Sakura Shrimp 55g BN Breeding Grounds, Peacock Gudgeons, Panda, Pygmies, & Smudge Spot Cories, Rili Shrimp 10g RCS and show guppies MIAPG - Come join us - Plantedtank - MI - Greatlakesaquaria

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11-05-2012, 08:11 PM	#3
Merth Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Denham Springs, La Posts: 577	Alot of cichlid keepers use the egg crates due to some cichlids being diggers. It truly isnt necessary unless you just want the piece of mind. I have whole piles of rocks sitting directly on the bottom glass without any issue.