Tank Not Level

[Vectrum]

hi all this is my first poast so please bair with me and my spelling. iv just started to set up my first tropical tank iv got it on a good strong base ( no movement ) filld it up with water and sand. iv got the heater, filter and light all set up and noticed that the tank is not level. it leans forward very slightly (about 5-7mm) difrence with the water level at the back to the frount will this be ok???

thanks vectrum

 

[Bol]

Hi, Vectrum.

Hmm, that's a little less than 1/4".

If the tank is sloped, and not 'flexed' or 'twisted', then chances are you're probably ok, especially if the tank isn't too large. What size is the tank?

What I mean is, on the front or back (wherever the water is lower), if the gap is the same all along the length, then you'll probably be ok. If the water is low in one corner, but 'full' in the other corner, then it may become a problem.

 

[big_fresh]

g'day,

the slope does not seem too big and i don't think it will pose that much of a problem.

As long as the base of your tank has some styrofoam to pad the bottom it should be able to distribute the weight of your tank evenly.

My two foot tank has a noticeable 5mm difference from the front, and there does not seem to be any problem.

 

[Vectrum]

the sise of the tank is 24"x 18 x 12. just looked and it has a thery slight lean side was too but only round 3mm. thanks for the hellp.

 

[Tropjunky]

get it as level as you can without the glass warping. and use polystyrine mats to optimize ur heater.

 

[Nina7777]

I wouldn't worry about it. the difference is not enough to warp the tank or harm it. both my 55 gallon and 30 gallon are a little off level, and have been for more than two years now.