JingoFresh
12/18/2015, 09:06 AM
I have a Marineland 56 gallon tank and stand. The stand is made from MDF.
I have been completely unable to get this tank and stand to be level.
I have tried shimming the floor but this is impossible. Shimming one part simply creates a different part that needs to be shimmed, or placed too much stress on the stand.
I have found that this is due to an issue in the floor. The hardwood floor seem to have a bump/issue in the back right corner, and in addition the entire floor is sloping from left to right (when facing the front of the tank).
I live in a small NYC apartment and have no other place I can put the tank.
The difference in level is about half an inch and on one corner not just on one side. The difference is on the right side, but more noticeable on the right front corner.
What are my options?
I have used the stand for over 2 years so I do trust the tank is sturdy, and for that reason would prefer to avoid making a new stand if possible.
How easy/hard would it be to fix the floor? Would a heavier/more durable stand solve this issue? A stand with a planed surface to counter the slope of the floor?
Thank you for any advice.
I have been completely unable to get this tank and stand to be level.
I have tried shimming the floor but this is impossible. Shimming one part simply creates a different part that needs to be shimmed, or placed too much stress on the stand.
I have found that this is due to an issue in the floor. The hardwood floor seem to have a bump/issue in the back right corner, and in addition the entire floor is sloping from left to right (when facing the front of the tank).
I live in a small NYC apartment and have no other place I can put the tank.
The difference in level is about half an inch and on one corner not just on one side. The difference is on the right side, but more noticeable on the right front corner.
What are my options?
I have used the stand for over 2 years so I do trust the tank is sturdy, and for that reason would prefer to avoid making a new stand if possible.
How easy/hard would it be to fix the floor? Would a heavier/more durable stand solve this issue? A stand with a planed surface to counter the slope of the floor?
Thank you for any advice.