Is there a way to level tank with water in it?

[Hunter1998]

I realize that your stand can't have a bottom to do this but guess I'm just lucky I built mine without one

 

[AquamanE]

My stand has an open bottom with the exception of where my sump sits. The 4x4 was just used to give me the height to the bottom of the tank which sits on 3/4" plywood. Jack up and shim

Gutsy move for sure. Glad it worked out for you. :dance:

 

[jonnyu]

and here I am thinking I am the only one that forgot to level the tank before filling it up. lol Thanks everyone for the info and will start this project in 1.5 weeks.

 

[Fishman7]

Jonny i have a 50 gallon and a 25 gallon vat (chemtainer) and sump pumps if you want to use them just let me know ill be glad to drop them off

 

[AquamanE]

Jonny i have a 50 gallon and a 25 gallon vat (chemtainer) and sump pumps if you want to use them just let me know ill be glad to drop them off

Jonny- If they fit in your truck take the generous offer from Fishman, more is better then less when it comes to emptying tanks and quick refill.

 

[jonnyu]

Eddie just want to let you know I leveled the tank out today. Was not as bad as I thought it would be. I drained the tank till about 5" of water left. Then uses the wooded shims at the support points of the stand ( the ends and the center braces) so needed about 3 on one end and about three on the front and back of the stand. . Only the first 6 shims went in slowly with a hammer. Just a little tap one at a time to keep support even. Once leveled I put about 20 more shims all around hand tight Once that was done I put water back in it. Doing so put pressure on all the shims and allows u to lift up on the shim with a screw driver and snap them off evenly. It took about 30 min start to finish. If you need any help let me know. I can swing by and give u a hand.

 

[AquamanE]

Eddie just want to let you know I leveled the tank out today. Was not as bad as I thought it would be. I drained the tank till about 5" of water left. Then uses the wooded shims at the support points of the stand ( the ends and the center braces) so needed about 3 on one end and about three on the front and back of the stand. . Only the first 6 shims went in slowly with a hammer. Just a little tap one at a time to keep support even. Once leveled I put about 20 more shims all around hand tight Once that was done I put water back in it. Doing so put pressure on all the shims and allows u to lift up on the shim with a screw driver and snap them off evenly. It took about 30 min start to finish. If you need any help let me know. I can swing by and give u a hand.

Johhny- Glad to hear you got it done. Actually I was about to text you, cause i got called in to work this weekend. Im glad you resolved. ill let you know if i need help once i finally get to mine, LOL..

I think I will use plastic shims though.

 

[jonnyu]

I would have used composite shims if I could find them at lowes but only thing I could was wood. I heard HD has them in stock. Well when u ready let me know. I was surprised my tank was 3/8" off from one side to the other. I would also double shims this way the stand has a flat area to sit on top.