Reef safe pads to stop pump vibrations

[brent]

Hi bros<br /><br />Does anyone know where to buy reef safe foam padding to help stop vibrations from being transferred from the return pump to the sump? I want some similar to a mouse pad but it needs to be safe in salt water. <br /><br />Thanks in advance<br /><br />Cheers<br />Brent

[dnsfpl]

im using plastic anti slip mat

can also consider filter wood or black sponge filter

[brent]

im using plastic anti slip mat<br /> <br />can also consider filter wood or black sponge filter<br />

<br /><br />Thanks. I've thought about filter wool but I'm concerned it will become a detritus trap. I was thinking of something similar to a mouse pad but that's reef safe.

[resser]

• Bought the silicone they use to make aquarium,
• squeeze some into 5 appropriately sized tiny container (Cyrstal Jade chilli container or smaller),
• let dry 24 hours,
• place cheap acrylic/ plastic on top of the 5 silicone bits ($2 slice of it from Art Friend)
• put pump on top.
• Pure vibration free bliss.

[brent]

• Bought the silicone they use to make aquarium,
• squeeze some into 5 appropriately sized tiny container (Cyrstal Jade chilli container or smaller),
• let dry 24 hours,
• place cheap acrylic/ plastic on top of the 5 silicone bits ($2 slice of it from Art Friend)
• put pump on top.
• Pure vibration free bliss.

Now that's what I am talking about!!!

Where's the best place to pick up the silicone bro?

[jxlex]

Most hardware store will have it available... Homefix etc too...<br /><br />Have fun

[resser]

Now that's what I am talking about!!!

Where's the best place to pick up the silicone bro?

Your options:

• The black German made silicone Coral Reef Aquarium (CRA) uses to make their tank, they are the least viscous silicone in a tube you can get (imo anyway). Exorbitant compared to off the shelf, but these are food safe, made for aquarium.
• http://www.b-i-y.com/silli-450gm.html these look like Play Dough, you need a low range weighing scale to mix a 2 part. They are food safe. While there (address on the site, end of Bukit Timah, Rochor end), you might end up just buying one of those food safe silicone cookie tray or molds and be done with it, you just need to find the correct shape. Please be aware, entering the shop or mixing putty brings out the feminism in you, you have been warned. You might sleep better that night if you let out a grunt/ fart outside the shop.
• http://www.tinkleartncrafts.com/large_images/454gm_renamed_15467.jpg available at Art Friends (Taka is a safe bet). While at Art Friend, look for containers like these http://www.ringfingertanline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_3174-1024x790.jpg I used these to make the mold, perfect height and size. Also grab some small sheets of cheap acrylic. These are food safe 2 parts liquid. A pain to mix but being liquid, beats 'puttying' around like a girl.

Good luck.

[brent]

Your options:

• The black German made silicone Coral Reef Aquarium (CRA) uses to make their tank, they are the least viscous silicone in a tube you can get (imo anyway). Exorbitant compared to off the shelf, but these are food safe, made for aquarium.
• http://www.b-i-y.com/silli-450gm.html these look like Play Dough, you need a low range weighing scale to mix a 2 part. They are food safe. While there (address on the site, end of Bukit Timah, Rochor end), you might end up just buying one of those food safe silicone cookie tray or molds and be done with it, you just need to find the correct shape. Please be aware, entering the shop or mixing putty brings out the feminism in you, you have been warned. You might sleep better that night if you let out a grunt/ fart outside the shop.
• http://www.tinkleartncrafts.com/large_images/454gm_renamed_15467.jpg available at Art Friends (Taka is a safe bet). While at Art Friend, look for containers like these http://www.ringfingertanline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_3174-1024x790.jpg I used these to make the mold, perfect height and size. Also grab some small sheets of cheap acrylic. These are food safe 2 parts liquid. A pain to mix but being liquid, beats 'puttying' around like a girl.

Good luck.

Thanks so much bro. I started looking around and this also might work.

I've never been to a Daiso but something like this might be the ticket if they carry it in SG:

http://www.daisojapan.com/p-20919-silicone-microwave-tray-sheet-square-4-color-ass-8pks.aspx

However, I'm not sure I would feel comfortable going into the store and asking for a "4 color ass" ....

I might give the guys at CRA a call since they were such good sports with my ridiculous requests when they built my last two tanks.

[resser]

Thanks so much bro. I started looking around and this also might work.

I've never been to a Daiso but something like this might be the ticket if they carry it in SG:

http://www.daisojapan.com/p-20919-silicone-microwave-tray-sheet-square-4-color-ass-8pks.aspx

However, I'm not sure I would feel comfortable going into the store and asking for a "4 color ass" ....

I might give the guys at CRA a call since they were such good sports with my ridiculous requests when they built my last two tanks.

Glad you find it helpful.

When choosing your mold, don't make a sheet, it's ineffective and uses more silicone, make a few small cyclinder and sit your pump on something resting on them. Best shape is conical diamond, but that's another long story. The abovementioned mold from Artfriend is the best I can find.

PS. Hit the 'Like' button if you enjoy my BS.

[brent]

Glad you find it helpful.

When choosing your mold, don't make a sheet, it's ineffective and uses more silicone, make a few small cyclinder and sit your pump on something resting on them. Best shape is conical diamond, but that's another long story. The abovementioned mold from Artfriend is the best I can find.

PS. Hit the 'Like' button if you enjoy my BS.

Very helpful bro. Thanks

[resser]

Sorry, but I forgot to mention.

If you are using silicone caulk in a tube (CRA's), you need to grease up your mould so you can remove the silicone bit after curing. A VERY thin layer. They are afterall bonding agents, as compared to the other two options above.