is my tank ok?

[krowleey]

its level on the stand, but in the center of the front you can see a sliver of light, but none on the corners at all. Will this be a problem?

[Saltcity]

Whats a sliver??? 1/4" - 1/8" - 1/16" - one MM???

I'm sure it will be fine if its a credit card thickness or so.... The bigger the gap, the more stress on your tank when full.

[krowleey]

one credit card i can shove in, two together will not fit in the sliver.

[Saltcity]

Well, if it was me I wouldn't worry about it.....BUT.......:)

[SnowManSnow]

what is bowed? the top of your stand.. or the bottom of your tank?

[SnowManSnow]

oh.. and do you have foam placed between your tank and your stand?

[uncleof6]

If it is not a rimless glass or acrylic tank, there should not be any foam under the tank.

Jim

[krowleey]

its a glass tank, and im not sure what is bowed, im guessing the top just a little. all the corners are on the stand its just a credit card sliver in the center that is about 2 ft long.

[uncleof6]

IF the tank has a rim, which I assume it does, don't worry about it If you feel concern or just like things right, you can probably sand out the dip in the top and make it flat. Use a long straight edge, and make sure all the corners are, and remain on the same plane. Then level the stand (from under the stand) and enjoy.

Regards,

Jim

[krowleey]

it does have a rim. and im not tearing it down unless it will break. thats all i acre about. so you are saying it wont put any stress on anything and dont worry about it?

[uncleof6]

There is going to be a measured amount of stress, however, if it was an Aqueon/AGA, the straight up answer would be don't worry about it, as they say the tank only needs support at the four corners. So, I would go with the length of the dip, if the corners are flat on the stand, for 5 - 6" or so, then it is fine, if just the corners touch the stand (ie point loaded at the corners flatten the stand top. The rim most likely will not allow the bottom to flex, but then it could, and you are looking at about 1 - 1.5 mm flex, and 3 mm is where you need to start worrying........ What is more worrying is a twist in the top, (corners not on the same plane) or a "hump" in the top.

Jim

[krowleey]

it is a Aqueon megaflow 125. and the only place you can see light is in the middle the corners and sides are flat against the stand. guess i will go with it.