Houston we have a problem....

[darren24]

So I set my tank and stand in my office which is carpeted. I put a level on it and it is a good 1/2 inch off (leaning forward). So I get my wife and son in law and we take the tank out. We move the stand to a hard floor and the stand is level. We put the tank back and still level. Could the carpet against the wall be "bunching" up making it level? I bought a 48 inch piece of oak and put it under the front of the stand and it is level. Do you think it will be ok this way?

 

[rdnelson]

The carpet is held down by a tack strip next to the wall. Move away from the wall a few inches and I bet it is better.


I know you all think I have no heart but now I have an ultrasound to prove it.

 

[mufret]

Yep, that tack strip will get you every time! Just move it out a bit and you'll be fine.

 

[darren24]

Thanks guys. About how far to be safe 3 inches?

 

[acroholic]

D,
Also take into consideration if you will ever need any back clearance for things like powerheads and power cords. If you run anything like a Tunze or VorTech on the back glass, you will need some room between the tank and the wall for clearance. I usually go about 5 inches between the wall and the back of the tank.

 

[darren24]

Dave good advice thanks.

 

[rdnelson]

The tack strip should be about 1" from the wall and should be about 1"wide. But Dave is right. Give yourself some room. You will be glad you did.


I know you all think I have no heart but now I have an ultrasound to prove it.

 

[ralph atl]

plus be mindful of salt spray on the walll!