What to put acrylic sump on?

[jadeguppy]

I was going to put it on the wood base, but have had foam or eggcrate suggested. What are the pros and cons of each method?

 

[indydog1]

the wood base would be the best. acrylic needs sturdy support to keep it from bowing. foam will let it bow, and the eggcrate....well i would never do that because if it were to break apart then you have another issue at hand.

 

[jadeguppy]

What about keeping water from seeping under it and mildewing?

 

[jadeguppy]

Is this the general opinion, that I should put it on the wood?

 

[DEERE G]

I always put water holding, acrylic vessels on 1" thick foam board. The foam I have right now is blue. It also can be pink. I believe it molds itself to make up any diferences between the wood and acrylic. IME

 

[rhoptowit]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13074449#post13074449 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jadeguppy
Is this the general opinion, that I should put it on the wood?

you can use a primer like kilz to seal the wood off from moisture.

 

[indydog1]

+1 on the kilz.

 

[jadeguppy]

The board is coated in poly.

 

[indydog1]

no problem imo. if you like, get some 1x2's and frame the base. leave some air holes for circulation if you would feel more comfortable.

 

[jadeguppy]

If I ran 3 strips of 1x2's under it, would it be okay not having a full base to sit on?