Tank not leveled ?

[jayala12]

I have a nuvo 20 pro that sits on an aquarium stand and the leveling mat innovative marine sells with it. My display water level is off. I measured it and one side is 1 inch versus the other side being 1 inch and 1/4. I put a level to the tank and stand and all seems level. Is there something going on with my return that one side is being sucked through the overflow faster ? Does anyone have the same issue with this tank ?

 

[elryry]

Does any of your water flow push up against the right-hand corner?

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

That's tank not level. Water doesn't lie. It's the oldest level in the world. Turn off all of your pumps and flow. Then remeasure. If they are still different, it's not level

 

[jayala12]

My mp10 shoots that way but it’s only at 20% and I just added it. I thought maybe one side was draining slowing due to a sock being on the left and media basket being on the right

 

[elryry]

My mp10 shoots that way but it’s only at 20% and I just added it. I thought maybe one side was draining slowing due to a sock being on the left and media basket being on the right

Turn off all flow then recheck after a few minutes. If it's still unlevel with no flow, your level is off without a doubt.

 

[zusima]

Hey something I can answer confidently!! That's not a level..it's a floating bubble accurate within an inch at 3ft. Buy a real level and check rim to rim. Solved

 

[jayala12]

Stopped all flow and yeah it’s not level. Will this create an issue ? It’s sitting on one of those I/m self leveling mats of foam they give you with the pro

 

[zusima]

I think your good if you don't mind it. That's not a lot of water pressure on the joint in a 20. Your fish will just swim a little crooked...

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

Stopped all flow and yeah it’s not level. Will this create an issue ? It’s sitting on one of those I/m self leveling mats of foam they give you with the pro

Use shims between the floor and stand to level it where needed. I like the composite ones for tanks. They don't seem to compress over time time.

Measure all four corners of the display and adjust accordingly.

 

[jayala12]

Thanks fellow reefers. I appreciate your time and input.

 

[Rjukan]

Hey something I can answer confidently!! That's not a level..it's a floating bubble accurate within an inch at 3ft. Buy a real level and check rim to rim. Solved

I agree, but the tape and water level just showed what a proper 3' level would.

Also, OP don't use a mat to level the tank. Follow the suggestions that say to level the stand instead.

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

yeah, you should use a longer level that spans the tank. At least it's not a lot of weight that you can shim. Probably during a water change to make it lighter.

 

[cilyjr]

As stated above that little torpedo level won't do the trick. To do a good job ya want to get a box level.

 

[Asm481]

As others said you need a bigger level. 2 or 4 foot. I level left to right in the front and back, from front to back on both left and right and then diagonal, both diagonals. Then fill it and measure using the tape correctly. Don't clip it over and accept whatever it catches on as a start point. Move to a point on the tape such as the 2 inch mark and go from there. Read the sixteenth's at least.
You only have to set the level once then your done.

 

[jayala12]

I’ll see about getting a longer more accurate level. Then I’ll drain it 90 percent this weekend and level it. I appreciate the help. Shouldn’t be too hard since it’s only a 20 gallon.

 

[jayala12]

And put the shims between the tank legs and carpet? Correct ?

 

[jayala12]

@Dburr1014 …. You laughing at me sucka?

 

[SkewedVision]

And put the shims between the tank legs and carpet? Correct ?

Yes, shims between floor and legs of stand.

Composite shims do better overtime, you can score and snap off the overhang with a box knife.

 

[Rjukan]

And put the shims between the tank legs and carpet? Correct ?

The stand and carpet*

 

[jayala12]

Ok cool. Just watched a video. Seems pretty simple. Thanks guys.