Leveling a 75G Tank

[Craig Lambert]

Thought I would post this here, since I couldn't get an answer on the discussion board. I'm sure one of you talented DIY'rs can help me out:

I'm setting up a new 75G. The stand is level, however my floor has a 1/4" slope over the 4ft. length. I know lots of people use shims, but I was thinking of doing something a bit different.

The stand's contact points to the floor are (3), 7"X 18'5" evenly spaced base boards that run the width of the stand. (front to rear). I was thinking of cutting a 1/4" board to layer under the entire lenght/width of right side base board, and a cutting a 1/8" board to layer under the center base board. This would give total floor to stand contact and avoid stress points caused by just shimming the right hand side of the stand. Sound OK?

 

[eshook]

This sounds reasonable to me. I would also suggest using a piece of foam (insulation blue-cor type) under all of it as it will even out the imperfections of the floor and your cuts. Plus it will save the floor from water spilt. As for aesthetics I can't help you, I'm a ghetto guy myself ;o)

 

[Craig Lambert]

Thanks eshook,

I thought about adding pads, but the stand is on carpet in the living room so I figured the carpet and carpet pad would serve the same purpose. I filled it half way with water and let it sit for 3 hours. It's perfectly level now!