best place for insulation on tank

[mopani]

ok, got a big piece of insulation, before on my smaller betta tanks i just taped it to the back. my question on my 6ft tank what would you use to keep it attached to tank. I dont really care it it doesnt look great since this is the fish room and well it is my man cave. would a piece taped to the back be economical to keeping heat in. I am looking for anything to save a dime. lol

 

[love The Jack Dempseys]

If you don't care how it looks just tape it

 

[mopani]

Not to sound completely stupid, as I have not cut it yet. Would duck tape work or would it sweat off


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[chagoi]

Duck tape has been on my QT insulation for years. The black tape looks better.

 

[Dan F]

I used white duct tape on white insulation board and it looks pretty good - use a long strip along the edge instead of short pieces going the other way (I hope this makes sense).

 

[Gill Blue]

best place for insulation on tank

on the top will retain the most heat.

 

[Mr Pleco]

I use the following on sides and back of tank.. since my tanks are planted cant block the light from the top..

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=13353-56291-ST16025&langId=-1&storeId=10151&productId=1014123&catalogId=10051&cmRelshp=req&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

 

[DIDYSIS]

Is the top covered? Sump? Those things covered does far more then covering the sides and back.

 

[Mr Pleco]

Is the top covered? Sump? Those things covered does far more then covering the sides and back.

I have glass tops... also since covering the sides and back most of my tanks do not require heaters anymore.. stable at 75

 

[duanes]

I put it on the bottom, back, and 2 sides using gorilla tape, does wonders and has been a life saver during power outages when I also cover the front.