Chihiros Garden Mat 5mm – Aquarium Safety Base Mat (Multiple Sizes)
The Chihiros Garden Mat is a high-quality protective base designed to sit underneath your aquarium, providing cushioning, stability, and long-term protection. With a 5mm thick foam construction, it helps evenly distribute weight, prevent stress on the glass, and protect both your tank and cabinet.
Key Features
Protects Aquarium Glass from Stress Cracks
Absorbs pressure points and uneven surfaces, reducing the risk of damage to the aquarium base.
Improves Stability & Grip
Prevents slipping and keeps your aquarium securely positioned on its stand or cabinet.
5mm Shock-Absorbing Foam
Provides cushioning against vibrations and minor surface imperfections, helping extend the lifespan of your tank.
Thermal Insulation
Creates a barrier between the aquarium and the surface below, helping stabilise temperature from the base.
Evens Out Uneven Surfaces
Compensates for slight imperfections in cabinets or tabletops, ensuring even weight distribution.
Customisable Fit
Can be trimmed to size for a perfect fit under your aquarium if needed.
Variants Available (5mm Thickness)
- 30 × 30 cm
- 45 × 30 cm
- 45 × 45 cm
- 60 × 30 cm
- 60 × 45 cm
- 90 × 45 cm
- 120 × 45 cm
- 120 × 50 cm
- 150 × 60 cm
- 180 × 60 cm
(All mats are slightly oversized to ensure full coverage under the tank)
Specifications
- Thickness: 5mm
- Material: Foam safety mat
- Application: Aquarium base protection
- Use: Freshwater & marine aquariums
- Fit: Can be trimmed if required
Ideal For
- Rimless aquariums (especially important)
- Planted aquariums and aquascapes
- Marine reef tanks
- Glass tanks placed on cabinets or shelves
- Preventing long-term stress damage
Why Choose the Chihiros Garden Mat?
The Garden Mat is an essential but often overlooked piece of aquarium equipment. By providing a stable, cushioned base, it protects your tank from stress fractures, improves safety, and ensures even weight distribution—especially important for rimless aquariums where the glass sits directly on the surface.
