New tank slightly unlevel

[ErikEdmund]

Hi all. I just set up and filled my new Waterbox Infinia Reef 150.4 and I've noticed the tank is slightly unlevel. Now that water is in there, it's too heavy to get shims in under those hard to reach legs, and I'm unsure how big of a concern this is, going forward. I tend to worry about things that aren't necessary. I just want to make sure my tank won't explode.

 

[twentyleagues]

It's pretty close my tanks are about like that with no issues.

 

[ErikEdmund]

It's pretty close my tanks are about like that with no issues.

How big are they/how long have they been running? Just want to make sure it's good.

 

[Lowell Lemon]

Those short torpedo levels are not that accurate. Just so you know. Check with a 4' or longer quality level and you might be right on.

 

[SPR1968]

I think I would see that as pretty level or at least acceptable on the basis its now full

Its only slightly out

 

[twentyleagues]

How big are they/how long have they been running? Just want to make sure it's good.

I've got double stack 125s for 3+ years within that range.

 

[ErikEdmund]

I think I would see that as pretty level or at least acceptable on the basis its now full

Its only slightly out

I tend to agonize over everything. I had the thing leveled before I added water and it's very slight. I'll keep an eye on it and correct it in the future if possible.

 

[Uncle99]

How’s back to front level after filling?
If this measure is same or smaller than the length level and the stand to floor is solid, I’d have no concerns.
You want to make sure you can’t see the variance at tanks top ledge and while not unsafe, will look dum IMM. If your tank is not rimless, easy to hide that minor issue.

180DT-4 years

 

[Quietman]

The key is to have the support for the glass even - you wouldn't want any gaps in supporting the bottom of a rimless tank from side to side. That'll cause stresses in the glass. Less concern on a framed tank of course. The 'level' of the cabinet is less of a concern as long as it's not too far off the bubble as you'll only have a slight pressure increase of weight on the high side. Doubt that much off would be noticeable.

 

[DCR]

The above post beat me to it, but as an engineer I can say you really don't need to worry about the exact levelness of the tank as much as is it fully supported around the rim. It is this lack of support "unlevelness" that cause the glass bottom to flex, putting stress on the silicon seam that leads to a blow-out. Having one end of the tank slightly deeper than the other does not put any significant additional stress on the seams

 

[ErikEdmund]

The above post beat me to it, but as an engineer I can say you really don't need to worry about the exact levelness of the tank as much as is it fully supported around the rim. It is this lack of support "unlevelness" that cause the glass bottom to flex, putting stress on the silicon seam that leads to a blow-out. Having one end of the tank slightly deeper than the other does not put any significant additional stress on the seams

It's on a leveling mat and fully supported across the bottom of the tank. There's probably a 1/8" difference in water level from the left to right side. Front to back is pretty much perfect.