tank setup problem.

[NDsuperduty]

Re: tank setup problem.

I am assuming with this your idea, I should cut the bottom out of the buckey so any heat from the transformer can get out?

[Zulaab]

Re: tank setup problem.

If Ventilation is needed then you would want to do something like this.  This is why I would suggest getting one of the 18 Gal square storage bends from Walmart ($3.97) and you might have enough air in there where it will not be a problem.  If it still is then the storage bend is only 3.97

[Hanson77]

Re: tank setup problem.

You can always convert the outlet to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interupter) so if water does come in contact with anything plugged in it, it will shut off.  As far as being an 1/8" to a 1/16" off, I wouldn't worry about that.  I had one that was off almost a quarter of an inch off front to back, but it was consistent on both sides.  You just want to make sure that you are consistently off and not off one way or the other differntly per corner.

[High-PH]

Re: tank setup problem.

Isn't it just hell how trying to fix one thing always leads to three or four other things?
My sympathies, totally  !
:?
High-PH

[NDsuperduty]

Re: tank setup problem.

After all that work, I ended up getting my large tank this weekend(125 oceanic) and found a place to set it up in my current home.  Now the 75 can be taken down, again.

But go figure, I have the same leveling issue with my 125.  I used a level and it was just a little off on the level, but once I filled the tank up ther was about 3/4" difference on the water slope.

[justdoit]

Re: tank setup problem.

i used that blue foam board both between the tank & stand AND between the floor & stand to level        easy to trim edges after you get it right so looks good       it did take using in both places     V

[spyke1969]

Re: tank setup problem.

Be sure to level the stand first, the top of the stand should be level , flat ,so there should be no airgaps between tank & stand.

[imagirlgeek]

Re: tank setup problem.

Not sure how the majority of people feel about this fix, but I use coins to level out my tanks.  I stack pennies under the corners between the tank and stand on whatever side is lower.  I've done this on a 55,a 75, a 125 and a 150 and they are all doing well.  No leaks or damage.  And the nice thing is the coins never compress.  I've done this for years.  I read about it on the web when I first got into the hobby.  Just sharing my personal fix.

[rrocket2002]

Re: tank setup problem.

Not sure how the majority of people feel about this fix, but I use coins to level out my tanks.  I stack pennies under the corners between the tank and stand on whatever side is lower.  I've done this on a 55,a 75, a 125 and a 150 and they are all doing well.  No leaks or damage.  And the nice thing is the coins never compress.  I've done this for years.  I read about it on the web when I first got into the hobby.  Just sharing my personal fix.

Talk about putting money into the hobby!   :)

Nice suggestion.  I'll have to remember that.

[NDsuperduty]

Re: tank setup problem.

One question that seems to pop up in my head, is while using shims or "pennies" dont you have you have to worry about the gaps along the bottom of the stand.  When I decided to use cardboard I was thinking I needed the stand to be on a solid surface along its length, just like the tank.

[imagirlgeek]

Re: tank setup problem.

When I put pennies in the corner(s) between the tank and the stand I don't have problems.  I'm no engineer, just speaking from personal experience.  I can definitely see what you are saying though.  The imbalance I had never needed more than a couple of coins.  I think the largest leveling issue needed 2 nickels.  As long as both corners on the side of the tank you are lifting are supported well by whatever you are using to level it, it should be fine.  For example, I wouldn't put coins on the front corner and leave the back corner without the same support if necessary.  In the end, you should use whatever method makes you the most comfortable.   :)   I know I wouldn't be able to sleep if I thought anything was going to go wrong with the tanks.

[Delock]

Re: tank setup problem.

One question that seems to pop up in my head, is while using shims or "pennies" dont you have you have to worry about the gaps along the bottom of the stand.  When I decided to use cardboard I was thinking I needed the stand to be on a solid surface along its length, just like the tank.

No, you dont have to worry about the gap. Remember, that your satnd is spreading the weight of your tank equally along the base of the stand. So, if your 125 weights 2000 pounds and you have it on four points. You are putting 500 pounds on each point. But with the flat bottom of your stand you are close to 5 pounds or less per square inch. Which means that it would be ok to use shims or pennys to level your tank.

You can also use washers. I level out my old 240 like that.


Your tank is on carpet? or hardwood?

[NDsuperduty]

Re: tank setup problem.

its on stone tile

[Delock]

Re: tank setup problem.

its on stone tile

ok, is this custom or home depot stone tile....in other words is the tile thick or thin?

Reason: If the tile is thin I would use big washers or shims. This will allow you to spread the weight more then using pennies.

[NDsuperduty]

Re: tank setup problem.

Its thicker.  I just put some pieces of 1/2" wood underneath the right side.  I cut 2 pieces of 1.5" x8" pieces and it seems to work well.