Leaning Tank

[nurglespuss]

Having tried (and failed) to find a completely flat surface for my latest tank, Ive opted for the best option I have:

A spot that is completely front to back of the tank, but with a slight lean down its length (ends up with the water on one side 5mm higher than the other.

Is this too much of a lean? its a brand new Aquaart 60l with stand, and a foamboard base (althogh resisting the urge to remove the plastic framing on the bottom of the tanks was hard!).

I'm always paranoid, and have not set up a tank this size in my new wonky house. THanks for your help!

 

[fenwoman]

can't you put something under the stand to level it?

 

[doresy]

ok, so this is only my opinion, I am not a rocket scientist Providing you have used the stand that was made for the tank and fitted the tank to it exactly as required by the manufacturer and that there is no movement then I cannot see 5mm difference being a problem. If it was unlevel to one corner then that may indicate a twist and would be very unwise indeed! My obvious question is have you tried packing up one end with hardboard under the stand (not under the tank) using a spirit level and with the tank empty. If you are paranoid then you should empty your tank and try that..........

 

[morgan]

I have a wonky house too! I have a Juwel Rio 300 which is uneven from back to front and from side to side. Ideally it shouldn't be out by more than 1/2" (I think). My tank has been set up for 13 months and is fine so far. I would prefer it to be level. It is out by more than 1/2" from back to front and again from left to right. If I filled it to the top at the front it would overflow out the back! I hope your tank will be ok, mine appears to be (fingers crossed).

 

[Miss Wiggle]

yeah i've got a wonky house too, but it can be quite dangerous..... personally i'd put something under the stand to level it out

 

[InaneCathode]

If you are going to shim the base of your stand, make sure the shim spans the entire length of the support. If you matchbook just a portion you're focusing the entire weight on just that section of wood, this could easily result in a collapse.