Tank & Stand not level.

[stevedave08]

My tank and stand are off -2 degrees. Waterline is about a 1/2" higher on right side of tank when compared to the left side. So basically the stand & tank are sitting a little lower on the right side (when facing front of tank). It's sitting on hardwood floor and I thought with it being such a small amount, that it would be fine. I've been thinking about correcting it for like the past 2-3 months and about how to do it. I don't want to deconstruct the tank to fix this. My idea is too buy some shims at Lowe's, empty about half the tank water into brand new rubbermaids, slide shims in while my buddy attempts to lift the stand at least a millimeter or two. It's a 75g, btw. I'm going to try it tonight, but have my reservations about doing so. Thoughts?

 

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Originally Posted by SteveDave08
http:///forum/post/3204833
My tank and stand are off -2 degrees. Waterline is about a 1/2" higher on right side of tank when compared to the left side. So basically the stand & tank are sitting a little lower on the right side (when facing front of tank). It's sitting on hardwood floor and I thought with it being such a small amount, that it would be fine. I've been thinking about correcting it for like the past 2-3 months and about how to do it. I don't want to deconstruct the tank to fix this. My idea is too buy some shims at Lowe's, empty about half the tank water into brand new rubbermaids, slide shims in while my buddy attempts to lift the stand at least a millimeter or two. It's a 75g, btw. I'm going to try it tonight, but have my reservations about doing so. Thoughts?
Your probably going to have to do more than 1/2 the water,300 +lbs. may be enough pressure to cause a seem failure if your not careful.But you should be able to do it with a pry bar and shims a little at a time.
Good Luck and dont scratch the floor.

 

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