tank dilemma

[Icthisapian]

you're only a short boat ride Building it right the first time is key to success. Best of luck, let us know if you need any more advice

 

[paulW]

Thanks for the kind offer but i'm in the uk!!! You're probably dead right, if i slowly fill my tank i reckon the foam will compress under the weight and things will even themselves out nicely. But as it is my first stand build that corner where my styrofoam is wobbly will forever haunt me. I got a 6 foot level today. The tanks coming off in the next couple of days and i'm going to sort it so it won't worry me in the future.

Smart idea to get a bigger level and check it out.
You can always shim to get it true.
I had a 55 gallon tank that I put on a 2 x 4 stand that was not completely flat. I thought it was good enough.. Well a few weeks later, a corner that was not completely supported started to leak. Now I take a long time to make sure the the tank is supported by shims.
I am guessing you have a black rim on the bottom of the tank.. But I can not tell.
Is this a DIY tank or a commerical tank. If it is a commerical tank with a black frame on the bottom, the key is to support all 4 corners. Shim if necessary.

 

[jhutzz]

I got a 4ft long tank filled with water. Stand levelled and so is the tank. Has a styro. My question is. Is it normal for it to wiggle when im cleaning the the front and side glass when doing a water change? Should i worry about that?
My stand is metal fully welded