How level is level? (1 Viewer)

[billw]

I'm working on my first tank in about 30 years (I think I've regained my rookie status ) and am looking for some advice. The footprint is 36x16 (50 gal and change). It sits approximately 3/64th low on the left front. Should this be something I should be worried about and shim up?

TIA,

Bill

 

[rparker2112]

Thats tiny amount. But water level is level so you might see it. Mines about 1/16 off and no one can tell.

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[tektite]

If it was one side that was low, it wouldn't be an issue on a tank that small. But one corner low I'd shim, probably not necessary but that's not a good type of stress for the tank to have on it.

 

[Jaybird]

My ruler only goes to an 8th. Looks good to me!

 

[Mark L.]

3/64ths? How can you even see that? I personally wouldn't worry. My water constantly moves more than that.

 

[billw]

3/64ths? How can you even see that? I personally wouldn't worry. My water constantly moves more than that.

I shimmed the level. Much easier to pick up than the whole Tank!

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[Mark L.]

Are you measuring with water in it? If not you may want too. The stand may give just a bit.

 

[billw]

Are you measuring with water in it? If not you may want too. The stand may give just a bit.

I had water in it for about a month. Stand didn't budge. Shimming shouldn't be a big deal, I think I'll just go ahead with and sleep well at night.

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[Mark L.]

Yep like Cat said, it definitely won't hurt to be perfectly level. Specially if you have the shims sitting there.

 

[billw]

The main reason I posed the question is that I rarely hear it discussed. I prefer not doing it, but I've changed mind through the discussion.

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