I need advice urgently - I'm all ready to finish setting up the second hand tank I bought and we did a test fill last night.

When the tank is completely filled the water level is about 1/4 inch higher at one end than the other.

The tank measures 4' x 2' x 2' approximately and is made from 10cm glass.

There are braces around all four edges at the bottom of the tank and the same at the top, with another running across the centre.

The stand is extremely heavy. It has metal framing and I think is made from construction ply with a rimu veneer.

This tank is a monster, I am dreading finding someone to help me lift it if we need to put some packing under one end of the stand.

The water line won't show when the hood is on but will this put too much strain on the tank?

Cheers

Jude

The water line won't show when the hood is on but will this put too much strain on the tank

should be ok (if only 1/4" difference) i assume you have a hefty piece of poly under the tank? that should take up some of the deviation

I'm no professionial, but since you said urgent I'll put in my 2 cents.

I wouldn't expect that to be a problem at all. Also being made of 10mm glass makes that tank very strong for its capacity, I've seen 6x3x3 made of that thickness, and I'd imagine larger.

Cool, and yes it does have a thick piece of poly under that tank.

And its only urgent because I'm impatient - I'm on leave and was looking forward to playing around with the planting etc.

Cheers

Jude

This tank is a monster, I am dreading finding someone to help me lift it if we need to put some packing under one end of the stand.

i'm sure, if need be, we can muster up all the wainui men on here to lift it for you

who is there?? Chris, tim, Billaney, Banaro, peanuts husband, mark, etc...

Thanks tsar, thats a really kind offer. It sounds as though its going to be ok but I will certainly call out for help if I have to lift it.

I just love being part of this group - everyone is so willing to help.

Jude

Our floor isn't entirely level and it is higher slightly at one end also. No problem. I also can't get over how friendly and helpful 'fish people' are

Jude... I have the Solution!!!!!

Free BBQ*

Judes Place.

* To be eligible for the "Free BBQ" you must be able to single handedly lift one end of Judes tank so that she may shove some packing under the stand.

If you are unable to do this then you must forfeit 1kg of Sirloin steak to Jude

lol Wok. Is that the quickly read small print those radio advertisers say a the end of ads?

Jude sounds like you have exactly the same thing as me, my tank just isn't quite as big 4ftx50cmx50cm whereas yours is 60cmx60cm. I've had no problems with mine at all *touchwood* and it's been going for a number of years. Same as you, strong stand and poly, all helps.

PS.. gotta love the fresh aquascaping and planting I'm sure it will look great, goodluck

Why lift the tank? Jack the house up at the lower end - easy peasy :lol:

Then i'd have to vacuum the whole house instead of just the end the dirt rolls to.

The tank being slightly off level is only going to put a tiny amount of extra force on the low side. It's only going to be the weight of the extra 1/4" of water which is going to be...Ummm... A pound or two? Don't worry about it.

Thanks everyone, thats a relief. I will stop worrying and go ahead and play round with some aquascaping.

Ummmm, well actually, son will have to play round with aquascaping while I give directions cause i can't reach the bottom of the tank ........... LOL

Jude

I have the same problem with mine, cos we built that stand and we arent builders, but we havent had any probs.

I also can't get over how friendly and helpful 'fish people' are

My boyfrind has also remarked "why are all the fish people so nice?"

We think it must be because fish make u happy! :lol:

Must be

I have the same problem with mine, cos we built that stand and we arent builders, but we havent had any probs.

My boyfrind has also remarked "why are all the fish people so nice?"

We think it must be because fish make u happy! :lol:

He's obviously never browsed the saltwater forum...

If the stand is strong you could put a car jack under the end to allow you to put in some packers.

are you still havin the bbq jude? :lol:

:lol: :lol:

Maybe in summer. We had one a couple of years ago and picked the hottest day of the year. It ended up with everyone trying to cram under my one shade tree ......... chairs on the lawn, chairs in the garden, cats under the chairs ....................

It was a good day despite the heat although I was so hot I wasn't much of a hostess and Ian was so hot he made others do the cooking :lol: :lol: :lol:

Actually, when I think about it, its dangerous coming here for a meal. When Wok and Ballistic and Mystic came round for tea we had takeaways and Wok had to bake a sponge for desert!!!!!

If I have another BBQ, be prepared to cook

Cheers

Jude

Airfares are cheap at the moment.

Get me a return flight and any dessert is possible :bounce: :bounce:

Need to wait until further into summer when we can at least have a reasonable chance of being able to blob out in the backyard like last time. Odds now will be pretty low.

Hey it hasnt rained here to two whole days. Must be a drought!

There could be a chance my webbed feet will disappear in time to wear sandals in Perth in a few weeks! :lol:

Good luck with the tank sculpting by the way. We are just setting another tank up so looking forward to coming to Wellington tomorrow on a plant expedition.

Need to wait until further into summer when we can at least have a reasonable chance of being able to blob out in the backyard like last time. Odds now will be pretty low.

Blob out? I thought we melted :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Right now, you'd have to tread water!

Cheers

Jude