Gap between tank and stand

[Master of Cloak]

I bought a prostar 200 and there is a gap between the top of the stand and bottom of the tank in certain areas. The gap is big enough to allow a piece of paper in between. The tank is not a true rimless aquarium as there is a bottom rim to the tank. I filled the tank up and leveled it on all four sides and it’s dead center. Some people have told me to put a leveling mat under the tank but I don’t see how this would make a difference since if the gap is causing a pressure point the mat wouldn’t offer any support. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Flippers4pups]

I bought a prostar 200 and there is a gap between the top of the stand and bottom of the tank in certain areas. The gap is big enough to allow a piece of paper in between. The tank is not a true rimless aquarium as there is a bottom rim to the tank. I filled the tank up and leveled it on all four sides and it’s dead center. Some people have told me to put a leveling mat under the tank but I don’t see how this would make a difference since if the gap is causing a pressure point the mat wouldn’t offer any support. Any help would be appreciated.

As long as it is supported on each corner equally (coplanar) you will be okay.

 

[Master of Cloak]

As long as it is supported on each corner equally (coplanar) you will be okay.

That’s what I was thinking. As long as I get the corners/sides perfect I should be okay. Thank you for the confirmation .

 

[Flippers4pups]

Your welcome.

 

[Twisted1990s]

Can you add shims under the middle to support It? May not be cosmetically appeasing but better than the alternative.

 

[Master of Cloak]

I’ve been trying to level both sides first but there is still a gap between one of the corners. I emailed proclear because at this point I’m thinking something is wrong with the stand or bottom rim of the tank.

 

[Master of Cloak]

Bump

 

[Master of Cloak]

Can you add shims under the middle to support It? May not be cosmetically appeasing but better than the alternative.

I was under the impression that you should never shun between the tank and stand.

 

[AndyinAtlanta]

Clearly the tank or the stand isn't level. You could take a level to both and find the culprit. Still, a foam will solve your problem here. The mat will compress and help distribute the weight. If the gap was larger than 1/16 of an inch (rough guess) than I would advise against that.

The real reason, in my opinion, to not leave it as is is because water is going to get under your tank and sit on the surface of the stand. The finish (stain or paint) will eventually wear and it could mold/rot.

Again, not a huge deal. My guess is the stand isn't perfect.

 

[fishguy242]

level and foam,even rubber drawer pads, happy reefing

 

[Master of Cloak]

According to proclear the gap isn't that big of a deal. They said to leave it as is since it's not shifting regardless of what I do. I am thinking of going the leveling mat route but instead of getting the full mat, I think I'm gonna get strips and place them on the perimeter of where the frame touches the stand.