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Unread 01/12/2018, 01:20 PM   #26
ocdreefer
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It's only 1/16" of an inch. I don't think it's anything to worry about. Your still going to be level. That's what is important. That corner doesn't seem like it's anything to worry about either. Although I would like to hear what Aqueon says about. Most likely though, it probably happens more often than not.


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Unread 07/17/2018, 09:06 PM   #27
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I'm gonna key in here. This time of year a lot of new builds happen. Side to side don't have to be perfectly level nor front to back. The PROBLEM... is twist. Say front right corner is higher and the back left corner is higher. This twist the tank. Just fractions is all it takes. As long as the top is true flat your ok.. if there is even a small amount of twist re do it before filled. Easy thing to do is the paper slide. Use a sheet of paper and try to slide it under your tank all the way around. Foam pads is not the answer to change or buffer the kilt.


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Unread 07/18/2018, 03:30 AM   #28
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This is why I usually use a piece of ceiling tile under the tank ..or attached to the top of the stand...any slight out of level will be corrected as the tank "sinks" into the ceiling tile when full...you can trim the excess ceiling tile , paint the edges black,trim it with black plexi..or just leave it if u dont care how it looks....


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