Best method to level a larger tank on carpet

[Micksfish]

Do it when she isn't home then go to a buddies for a few beers. ;)

hard to do during these times of quarantine :)


Appreciate all your input! Honestly, if I could swing her mind, I would totally do tiles around the tank. Its just not going to happen.I'll have to live with a piece of plywood under the tank on top of the carpet. My current 60 gallon is on carpet and has done fine for 3 years. So as long as I am careful and have no oh **** accidents, I think I will be okay.

Thank you all for the help!

 

[Webslinger]

good luck

 

[Bradley Creek Reefer]

I'm in a similar situation. I am about to set up a new reefer 250 and the only room I can put it is fully carpeted. I don't really care too much about the carpet since its in my man room so I guess I'm just gona put the tank on the carpet and use plastic shims. However, I am considering ripping out about a 3 X 5 foot sections and going vinyl plank to make leveling and clean up easier.

 

[ScottB]

I'm in a similar situation. I am about to set up a new reefer 250 and the only room I can put it is fully carpeted. I don't really care too much about the carpet since its in my man room so I guess I'm just gona put the tank on the carpet and use plastic shims. However, I am considering ripping out about a 3 X 5 foot sections and going vinyl plank to make leveling and clean up easier.

For cleanup alone it is worth it IMO. Heck, I wish I had cut out my hardwood floor and tiled it.

 

[zoaprince]

sorry to bump an old thread. Are shims still advised if the stand has leveling feet?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

sorry to bump an old thread. Are shims still advised if the stand has leveling feet?

Depends on how the feet work for you. If there are 6-8 feet and you keep having to tinker with them, adding a shim (securely) under one foot might end up being the final solution.

 

[zoaprince]

Depends on how the feet work for you. If there are 6-8 feet and you keep having to tinker with them, adding a shim (securely) under one foot might end up being the final solution.

makes sense. thank you!

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

makes sense. thank you!

Kind of like sticking a coaster under the table leg at the bar, lol

 

[Jedi Knghit]

Do it when she isn't home then go to a buddies for a few beers. ;)

Don't forget to research divorce lawyers while drinking beers at your buddies...

 

[Forsaken77]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread... quick question...
If I'm leveling a 180, rimmed tank, do I place the level diagonally across the bottom glass panel, or across the top rim? My concern is that the top rim is not level itself. Thanks!

 

[Fishmommy234]

If you got the big bucks for 180 gallon tank buy a friggin stand. Chances are your carpet is not level because your floor is not level. Buy a stand that allows you to adjust the height on the legs then cut out the carpet where the legs will sit - level the stand. Make her want the aquarium. As if you do it right she won't let you move it or do anything more than make it even more beautiful. OR Put it in the Garage LOL