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MG21
09/14/2008, 03:53 AM
Looking for the best way to go about leveling my 475. Tank is 102 long, 36 high and 30 wide. Should i level the stand or the tank when it's on the stand. This thing is HEAVY how should i do it??

75pxatr
09/14/2008, 07:36 AM
I would level the stand but plan on leveling the stand and the tank also. I rigged a jack with plywood and used shims from Lowes.

After I filled the tank there was some setling. Believe it or not, I was able to jack the stand and tank again and finish the job without draining all the water. This was on a 220 gallon tank. The LFS thought I was nuts but it worked well.

MG21
09/14/2008, 11:11 PM
Thanks, anyone else?

nauticac4
09/15/2008, 09:38 AM
Id make sure the stand is level to begin with. What type of floor is the tank going on? they make all types of fillers for leveling. I wouldn't jack up a full tank if my life depended on it