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So i've now got plans to construct a massive fish tank stand using cinder blocks and 2x4"s.
The total footprint of the stand will be 32" by 8ft. It will ultimately house 8 or more tanks, as well as tons of gear.
Before I construct this beast though, I wanted to give one last consideration to trying to save the hardwood floor that will be underneath the colossal stand.
Obviously I don't want to use a rug or blanket that will simply capture water and hold it close to the wood for extended periods of time, as that would be even worse than merely mopping up spills when they happen.
What i'm considering is something like this uline waterhog: (see the link)
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detai...4-x-8-Charcoal?model=H-1282GR&RootChecked=yes
My thinking is that since this has a rubber lined bottom, captured water won't permeate through it onto the wood floor. Then I can just dry off the top carpet with a fan. But is this just wishful thinking? Will 4ft of width be enough of a lip around the stand to capture all water spillage? I'm a little afraid that even with this waterproof floor cover some water will eventually get underneath it, and then cause damage to the floor beneath, and never be discovered.
Should I just brave a bare hardwood floor, go with the Uline option shown above, or do any of you have any cheaper or more practical solutions?
Thanks!
The total footprint of the stand will be 32" by 8ft. It will ultimately house 8 or more tanks, as well as tons of gear.
Before I construct this beast though, I wanted to give one last consideration to trying to save the hardwood floor that will be underneath the colossal stand.
Obviously I don't want to use a rug or blanket that will simply capture water and hold it close to the wood for extended periods of time, as that would be even worse than merely mopping up spills when they happen.
What i'm considering is something like this uline waterhog: (see the link)
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detai...4-x-8-Charcoal?model=H-1282GR&RootChecked=yes
My thinking is that since this has a rubber lined bottom, captured water won't permeate through it onto the wood floor. Then I can just dry off the top carpet with a fan. But is this just wishful thinking? Will 4ft of width be enough of a lip around the stand to capture all water spillage? I'm a little afraid that even with this waterproof floor cover some water will eventually get underneath it, and then cause damage to the floor beneath, and never be discovered.
Should I just brave a bare hardwood floor, go with the Uline option shown above, or do any of you have any cheaper or more practical solutions?
Thanks!