90g not 100% level. Issue?

[Charlie97L]

my 90 gallon is not 100% level, after it's settled since saturday night. the water level at the front is 1/4" higher than at the back. side to side is perfect. is this a big deal?

[steveoutlaw]

It could be a problem.......it's definately not one I would take a chance with. Are you able to shim the stand? If so I would drain all the water I could and get it shimmed level.

[Charlie97L]

It could be a problem.......it's definately not one I would take a chance with. Are you able to shim the stand? If so I would drain all the water I could and get it shimmed level.

 

well, a) it's on carpet. b) i'm not sure if the FLOOR is totally level. I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case.

 

how do you shim on carpet? i'd need to run board the whole length of the tank, correct?

[inedukated]

I have a slight issue like this (1/8" towards front) on a 75 gal, and it hasn't been a problem yet. but it does drive me absolutely CRAZY.

 

I agree w. steveoutlaw... probably best to fix it with shims.

 

-Ben

[Charlie97L]

so, shimming technique? what size would i need?

 

1/4" plywood be too much?

[rsaavedra]

so, shimming technique? what size would i need?

 

1/4" plywood be too much?

 

Charlie I had the same problem I fixed it using composite shims, let me check when I get home if I have spares I'll let you know and you can swing by and get them.

 

Raf

[Rascal]

I had the same problem - combination of a wavy floor and then settling in the first 2 weeks. I used composit shims, about 2-3" apart all across the front and then hammered each one in a little at a time until I got everything where I wanted it. I drained about 1/2 the water out of my tank first. It was a royal pain but definitely worth it for piece of mind in the end. The nice things about composit are that they won't swell/warp when they get wet and they break off nice and clean with a gentle tap from a hammer and chissel. Good luck.

[JMsAquarium]

Another effective way is to put a styrofoam board, 0.5 or 0.72 inch thick between the tank and the stand. Fill the tank with ater and all the rock. The weight of the filled tank will compress the styrofoam and will mantain an almost perfect level without compromising the stability of the stand.

[Charlie97L]

raf, lmk.

 

thanks guys!

[rsaavedra]

raf, lmk.

 

thanks guys!

 

Charlie I just finished looking around and can't find them, don't remember if I gave them away. Anyways I got them on Shady Grove HD for like $1-$3 a bundle.

 

Raf

[Charlie97L]

Charlie I just finished looking around and can't find them, don't remember if I gave them away. Anyways I got them on Shady Grove HD for like $1-$3 a bundle.

 

Raf

 

ok so what are they called? composite shims? is that what HD calls them? how many will i need?

[HowardofNOVA]

I have the same issue with my 90g sitting on a 42" stand!

Shims of either type of cheap and all you need to do is tap them under the tank with a hammer and then for the wood ones, take a razor, run across the edge and lift to snap off. I suppose the composites work the same way.

[rsaavedra]

ok so what are they called? composite shims? is that what HD calls them? how many will i need?

 

They are called Composite Shims, that is what I asked for at HD. 1 bundle will be enough for what you are trying to accomplish.

[rooroo]

When I was in my apartment I had the same issue with my 65 gallon. It was never a problem. In my new place I don't have that problem but I had planned to shim if necessary only because it looked crappy.