Is my tank not level?

[Dumbo123]

I have an aqueon 40 gallon. I used a leveler to make sure it was level. For some reason the water line is slanted towards one of the top corners. Could it just be the plastic trim being a bit skewed?

 

[Sinister-Kisses]

...then...no...

 

[Dumbo123]

...then...no...

ok I think I might just be overthinking too much.

 

[tlindsey]

Could it just be the plastic trim being a bit skewed?

I agree not the trim more than likely the floor is not level.

 

[Dumbo123]

I agree not the trim more than likely the floor is not level.

I made a illustration to explain it. Its exaggerated and the difference is only about 1/10th of an inch but its just that corner. Does a unlevel floor do that?

 

[Midwater]

Place a spirit level on the front of the tank at the bottom, absolutely level with the baseplate.

Look for the bubble. Is it in the middle?

Take a picture and show us too.

 

[Dumbo123]

Place a spirit level on the front of the tank at the bottom, absolutely level with the baseplate.

Look for the bubble. Is it in the middle?

Take a picture and show us too.

My phone's camera is broken right now so I can't post pictures for a little bit until I get it fixed. Do I placed the spirit level like on the bottom rim?

 

[Dumbo123]

Place a spirit level on the front of the tank at the bottom, absolutely level with the baseplate.

Look for the bubble. Is it in the middle?

Take a picture and show us too.

This is what I did with the level and the bubble was perfectly in the middle same with the stand and floor.

 

[tlindsey]

This is what I did with the level and the bubble was perfectly in the middle same with the stand and floor.

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Did you check the top trim.
Tbh this will be a first for me if it's the trim.

 

[tlindsey]

Did you check the top trim.
Tbh this will be a first for me if it's the trim.

If your floor and stand is level and you just purchased the aquarium take it back and get another aquarium.