So you want to start a marine aquarium? (sticky?)

apolyom

apolyom

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i have just set up my 105 gal acrylic tank, i filled it up and have noticed that it isnt quite level. will this be a problem? and also whats the best way to go about correcting this?
thanks
 
ryanhayes9

ryanhayes9

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yes it needs to be leel. if it is not the weight will be unbalanced and will put more weight on oe side causing it to crack
 
lion_crazz

lion_crazz

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Originally Posted by ryanhayes9
yes it needs to be leel. if it is not the weight will be unbalanced and will put more weight on oe side causing it to crack
Definitely. The tank needs to be level.
 
apolyom

apolyom

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can anyone give me tips on how to do this without emptying the tank?
also i dont know if this matters but the stand has small feet on the base of it
 
clown boy

clown boy

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Originally Posted by apolyom
also whats the best way to go about correcting this?
thanks
One way would be to pry little wooden wedges underneath the side that needs to go up. This is what I did for my tank.
 
apolyom

apolyom

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i forgot to ask. i have the tank on carpeted floorboards. (lengthways across the supports ofcourse) i am assuming that it is normal for some slight rocking when you pass near it or am i mistaken?
 
clown boy

clown boy

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Originally Posted by apolyom
is this under the stand or the tank itself?
The stand.
Originally Posted by apolyom
i forgot to ask. i have the tank on carpeted floorboards. (lengthways across the supports ofcourse) i am assuming that it is normal for some slight rocking when you pass near it or am i mistaken?
I don't think so.
 
apolyom

apolyom

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Originally Posted by Clown Boy
The stand.I don't think so.
by slight rocking i mean causing small ripples on the waters surface :thinking:
 
apolyom

apolyom

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can anyone tell me the best way to stabilise a tank on carpeted floor boards?
thanks for advice on my other post too guys.... much appreciated
 
lion_crazz

lion_crazz

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Originally Posted by apolyom
can anyone tell me the best way to stabilise a tank on carpeted floor boards?
thanks for advice on my other post too guys.... much appreciated
I would probably start a new thread for that one. You will get more people to view it.
 
ryanhayes9

ryanhayes9

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Originally Posted by apolyom
can anyone tell me the best way to stabilise a tank on carpeted floor boards?
thanks for advice on my other post too guys.... much appreciated
what do you mean by carpeted floorboard? like floorboard on top of carpet? if so IMO i would tear up the floorboard and carpet. remove the carpet. make the floor level. them replace the floorboard
 
clown boy

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Originally Posted by ryanhayes9
what do you mean by carpeted floorboard? like floorboard on top of carpet? if so IMO i would tear up the floorboard and carpet. remove the carpet. make the floor level. them replace the floorboard
I think he means carpet on top of floor boards.
 
apolyom

apolyom

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i just bought the salt and water conditioner for my new tank. i asked the LFS and they said fill the tank then add the salt then the conditioner. is this the correct order cause this seems a little backwards to me.
 
apolyom

apolyom

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Originally Posted by ryanhayes9
what do you mean by carpeted floorboard? like floorboard on top of carpet? if so IMO i would tear up the floorboard and carpet. remove the carpet. make the floor level. them replace the floorboard

i'd do that if it wasnt a rented house lol
 
apolyom

apolyom

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i have mixed the salt and added it. i also put 3 shrimp (dead for cycling as i heard this was the best method) i have not yet added any sand or LR. will this matter? or should i remove the shrimp and wait until i add the sand and LR?
 
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