Leveling a New Tank

[FishyDP]

Just bought this 6ft 125g tank and stand on a black friday deal. Setting this one up as freshwater with alot of rock.

As you can see the tank it not level, looks like it needs about a 1/4" adjustment.

Since the stand is made out of junk particle board, I am not sure how to go about leveling it. I am thinking of putting shims under just the vertical legs at the end. Not sure if I should place additional shims anywhere. Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

I will likely build a better stand with leveling feet down the road.. as I know the particle board will probably not last very long.

Long end


Short end

 

[blaxsun]

If the stand is that questionable I'd replace it now.

 

[Pistondog]

Shim away.

 

[Tim McLellan]

Why use a level like that? Just put a little water in the tank and use it for your level.

 

[Pistondog]

Why use a level like that? Just put a little water in the tank and use it for your level.

This is the best way.

 

[trevorhiller]

I used these on my DIY stand. Worked like a charm. Just check the weight rating and make sure you are solid there. Otherwise shims are likely your answer.

 

[RocketEngineer]

I use cedar shingles. They are thin, easy to score and snap, and rot resistant.