DIY stand, leveling problem

[touchstone88]

I just measured my 40Breeder on the sane joist. This has started leaning almost 1/8" in the other dimension, the new tank maybe level in that spot.



off topiv, my tank isn't rimless, the plywood I got is 1" short. Should I forget about the plywood, OR use it in 3 pieces?

I'd bite the bullet, you've gone through this much work already- two or three sections means 2-3 segments that could settle unevenly- a full board of ply offers more stability (similar as a simple 1/4" ply tacked to the back of a tiny stand strengthens-exponentially- from shearing) When the stand settles the tank'll have a whole piece to rest on, evenly distribute the weight and provide solid support to your tank.

 

[wickette]

I'd bite the bullet, you've gone through this much work already- two or three sections means 2-3 segments that could settle unevenly- a full board of ply offers more stability (similar as a simple 1/4" ply tacked to the back of a tiny stand strengthens-exponentially- from shearing) When the stand settles the tank'll have a whole piece to rest on, evenly distribute the weight and provide solid support to your tank.

Im not worried about uneven distribution. its the slant on the floor as my main obstacle now.

EDIT: TMI