New 260 gallon tank - 96x24 - not level

Rwwilli · Dec 18, 2023

Coming to the collective minds of the internet.

Tank placement is in the basement that is a converted garage area. Previous owners turned old garage in to basement living area. Would not be a problem if I was not putting a 8 foot tank filled with water in the space.

Thoughts on the best way to solve the dilemma? It is off about 3/4" over the total 8 feet. Or raising the 4 foot level 3/4 on the left side will correct to level.

Please note- I am a mechanic by trade not great with wood working.

Thanks for any help.

piranhaman00 · Dec 18, 2023

This is what shims were invented for

Sophie"s mom · Dec 18, 2023

yes, you need to shim it. With such a large tank, I shim the entire bottom. you know you start with 3/4". So for front and back, go from 3/4" to zero in the length. Turn stand over, and secure the shims to the bottom. Stain them same color, of course. Them flip stand over and re check level.