Unlevel Floor

[4Fish]

I am upgrading to a 220. Most of the floor is level, accept the last 6 inches in depth and 72 inches length. I tried to pour self leveling cement, but it did not work 100%, but only off in sections by millimeters. To level the stand, should I; 1) use steal shims. 2) place the stand on foam. 3) rip up the concrete (only 1/2 inch thick) and have a professional do it. - Thanks.

 

[samksy]

My tank wasn't level. My friend used plastic vinyl tile and leveled for me. I think it works great.

 

[edd]

level the stand using wood shims. i wouldn't worry if its off a little, its hard to get it perfect.
and don't just shim the corners, support the perimeter.

 

[1UCKY]

level the stand using wood shims. i wouldn't worry if its off a little, its hard to get it perfect.
and don't just shim the corners, support the perimeter.

I agree! I used the same thing to level my 300g and it's still leveled years later.

 

[Francesco.mancini]

I wud put 3/4" plywood under the stand and shim under the plywood this would distribute the weight rather than putting too much stress at one point of the stand.. You wouldn't want the stand to twist or bend