Tank support

[DongShenYin]

My floors are uneven. What's the best way to level the tank? Put shims under the stand? Put styrofoam under the tank? Both? Neither? Does it matter on a tank as small as mine? (7 gallons)

 

[NaH2O]

I would shim under the stand until the tank is level. I don't know if size of tank makes a difference or not. My thoughts are you don't want to have any extra pressure on places, tank or stand, so keeping it level is a good idea.

 

[Scooterman]

On a smaller tank I wouldn't be as critical as larger tanks. It would be better to shim the stand rather than try and shim the glass, you will leave uneven spots of pressure trying that.

 

[lizardarm]

you really want to shim under the stand. trying to shim between the tank and stand is asking for trouble as you'd likely create pressure points on the tank; although on a tank that small it may not matter so much. glass isn't all that forgiving. my floor is uneven as well, ninety year old house; i didn't notice it untill after the fact, so there's about 1/2" to 3/4" change in the waterline across the top. it does't show though, so no big deal.