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Old 08-29-2007, 07:10 PM
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Default How should i level my tank?

Okay so with the tank in it's position, it was slightly un-level, off by maybe a milimeter on the bubble-leveling device.
Should i put some foam underneath the stand on the floor?
Or should i put some between the tank and the stand?

And for putting foam underneath the glass in general, (To prevent the glass from spliting)
What kind of foam should i get?

I guess i'll be making a trip to home depot for egg crate for aquascaping, foam for security under the glass tank, and some more foam for leveling the tank.



ps. how do i get off that writing on the front of the tank?
I already made an attempt with some cleaner and a towel but it was way too hard and took too long...
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Old 08-29-2007, 07:13 PM
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Looks good!

To level the tank, you can shim (sp?) under the stand. Never do it between the tank and stand! I'm not sure on the foam--others can chime in.

For the writing...I'm assuming you've tried Windex? Strange as it sounds I always use WD-40 for things like that...works like a charm.
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Old 08-29-2007, 07:15 PM
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paint thinner works well for the glass cleaning.
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I'm not sure I would worry if it's only 1mm off from level..

But, if you do want to shim it, you can. BUT!! (But but but!!!!) Shim only under the stand, NEVER shim between the stand and tank.

For the writing, I would try Windex. Try water and razor blade maybe too if that doesn't work. It should come off somehow.

Nice looking setup btw, can't wait to see stuff in it
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ya, level under stand, not tank. Under the tank, I've always used foam ridgid insulation. Writing will scrap off with a blade, don't scratch it though.
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Old 08-29-2007, 09:56 PM
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Under the tank, I've always used foam ridgid insulation.
yes me too.
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Old 08-29-2007, 10:21 PM
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You could use a little black krylon fusion pain on the return lines if you want to cover the bright white fittings.
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I always use foam under my frameless tanks, where the glass is in contact with the wood. Never used any with a framed tank, as I dont see how it would help.

Was there not a warning from one of the manufacturers of framed tanks, against using foam under the glass or something ? I cant remember, as the thread was some time ago on RC. ?

I dont have any under my 90 AGA. Of course that does not make it correct .
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