Leveling a Tank

Enigma · #1 06-09-2012, 02:37 AM

This is the first time I've ever leveled it a tank. It wasn't hard to get it to where it is now, but I would have needed hubby to produce different shims for me to get it more level. I don't know what kind of aggravation that would have involved.

I just used a Stanley Fat Max level.

As an aside . . . What is a "shell" as it relates to glass? That is a totally new term to me.

rastaangel · #2 06-09-2012, 02:42 AM

That is a "shell" in glass from some improper SSG

Enigma · #3 06-09-2012, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rastaangel

That is a "shell" in glass from some improper SSG

oh! That's ugly.

is that your tank? My Google images search turned up nothing.

rastaangel · #4 06-09-2012, 02:58 AM

No thats not my tank, I have since fixed and sold that tank.
Thats just a pic to show what most shells look like and possible crack points on glass. It was from a SSG warranty job.

sphelps · #5 06-09-2012, 03:05 AM

That's just bad tank building, being level wouldn't have helped.

rastaangel · #6 06-09-2012, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

That's just bad tank building, being level wouldn't have helped.

I repeat thats not my tank its a example. And FYI ive seen hundreds of tanks with shells that havnt cracked. Its all about pressure and torque on that point

sphelps · #7 06-09-2012, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rastaangel

I repeat thats not my tank its a example. And FYI ive seen hundreds of tanks with shells that havnt cracked. Its all about pressure and torque on that point

Yes which has nothing to due with the tank being level, if it's properly supported and the glass is ground flat or placed on the outside that type of failure won't happen even if you're out by an inch.

gregzz4 · #8 06-09-2012, 03:16 AM

If you're worried about it being closer to perfect, and for your 40b, I use the composite shims from home depot
These may be similar to what I used. Mine are man-made composite plastic and grey-ish
They don't crush like wood and are easy to score and snap

As for your leveling, my 125g was out 3/8" left to right and no worries for over a year
My 75g is perfect using the shims

Just keep in mind that you may want to re-level it after it's full and has settled for a day or 3