Setting up a 150 gallon 6ft tank in my garage. Problem my garage has a slight incline should I or could I shimmy the stand to. Level it. Tank will be on side wall in garage or will the half inch incline cause problems with pressure on glass
aquarium leveling help
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If the floow is flat, but on an incline... and the stand sits flat on the floor... and the tank sits flat on the stand...
There will be absolutely no increase in stress on the glass or seams...
But if you shim the tank wrong, you could put a bow in the stand that causes stress on the glass & seams...
It doesn't matter in the least if the tank is "level"
It is very important that the tank sits flat on it's base (and it's base sits flat on the ground)...
The difference between "flat" and "level" may seem minor to some, but are considerably different to those who thoroughly understand the difference...
If you choose to shim it for cosmetic reasons (as this will be the only benefit), be sure to shim the full length of the stand, not just the far end. Shiming just the far end can allow the stand to bow, which will stress the glass & seams...
If you choose to shim the tank, be sure to shim it consistently and evenly...
If you do not clearly understand the difference between flat and level... I suggest you get a clarification before shimming or not shimming to help yourself make the best decision...
This is a commonly misunderstood situation... and I read many suggestions based on misunderstandings that I feel could put the reader at risk if they follow such suggestions...
There will be absolutely no increase in stress on the glass or seams...
But if you shim the tank wrong, you could put a bow in the stand that causes stress on the glass & seams...
It doesn't matter in the least if the tank is "level"
It is very important that the tank sits flat on it's base (and it's base sits flat on the ground)...
The difference between "flat" and "level" may seem minor to some, but are considerably different to those who thoroughly understand the difference...
If you choose to shim it for cosmetic reasons (as this will be the only benefit), be sure to shim the full length of the stand, not just the far end. Shiming just the far end can allow the stand to bow, which will stress the glass & seams...
If you choose to shim the tank, be sure to shim it consistently and evenly...
If you do not clearly understand the difference between flat and level... I suggest you get a clarification before shimming or not shimming to help yourself make the best decision...
This is a commonly misunderstood situation... and I read many suggestions based on misunderstandings that I feel could put the reader at risk if they follow such suggestions...
as stated if everything is flat then you wont have a problem with damage but how to level the tank stand does depend on the stand you have if you have a stand that is flat all the way across on the floor then shim all the way down but alot of stands do go down to feet so all you have to do is take some wood and raise the feet as necessary
