leveling tank...

[geckoejon]

hello,

i have a 50g that i am mounting on an existing counter. i made a 2 x 4 base to raise it up a little. i placed the base on the counter, and discovered the end of the counter dives. in the 3' of the base, it drops about an 1/8".

so... i was wondering if anyone would have any advise for leveling the 2 x 4 base and ultimately the tank?

i thought about the 3/4" rubber waffle isolation pads. not sure if that would be enough, or if i would have to plane the base or go another route.

thoughts???

 

[hijinks]

Use wood shims. Just shim the whole side till level.

 

[sleepydoc]

+1
Are you sure the counter is off and not your base?

 

[Pife]

I would be careful putting that much weight on a counter as well. You'll have around 400 pounds on it. I have seen videos/pictures of people kitchen cabinets come crashing down with tanks on them.

 

[davocean]

I would post pics of what you have for best advice, I agree, counters can be sketchy.

 

[geckoejon]

i shimmed it with some wood. thanks!

i thought about the weight and have reinforced it quite well. i seriously doubt this will come crashing down i am actually adding an additional brace in the front middle once the sump is in place and i'm happy with everything. thanks though!

 

[geckoejon]

it is indeed the counter that was sloped. the last 18" dives about 1/8". i never even noticed until i put the bracing on it.

i have also installed a few extra braces since the pic i posted above. it is very secure

 

[Pife]

Lets see a picture of the finished product.

 

[hijinks]

The extra bracing looks good to me