Phantom Bottom

The Phantom Bottom™ is a hybrid, multi-layered bottom designed for strength, durability, and aesthetics. Although, when finished its focus is on simplicity, producing it is anything but simple. The core layer and heart of the Phantom Bottom™ is glass, which is used for strength, rigidity and maximum adhesions, because nothing bonds better to glass than glass. The top and internal layer is a high impact ABS liner, which is designed to protect your glass from falling objects and is structurally bonded to the glass with a unique silicone sealant which helps absorb the impact, rather than transferring it to the glass . On bare bottom tanks, it’s particularly useful as it’s lightly textured surface creates a great foundation for corals to attach and grow, and prevents your aqua-scape from being directly on your glass. The bottom, external layer is closed cell PVC, which covers the bottom and prevents the glass from coming in contact with anything else. The PVC also protects the aquarium during transportation, and when placed on the stand it helps absorb pressure points. It also contributes to the structural integrity of the aquarium, as the sealant we use provides a structural bond. Unlike traditional custom aquariums, the glass core in the Phantom Bottom™ floats inside the aquarium, as oppose to under it. This eliminates the need for the 1″ white foam needed under the aquarium and allows the use of 1/4″ black neoprene which goes virtually undetected.