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Old 12-06-2009, 10:57 PM
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leveling problem.... i have a 46 gallon bow front and i tried leveling with old magazines but after the first 5 gallon bucket the level is off already are magazines a bad choice
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Old 12-06-2009, 11:01 PM
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Magazines wouldn't be my first choice, especially in a saltwater application.

You'd probably be better off picking up some proper wood or plastic shims from Home Depot or such.
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Old 12-06-2009, 11:33 PM
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Magazines wouldn't be my first choice, especially in a saltwater application.

You'd probably be better off picking up some proper wood or plastic shims from Home Depot or such.
yea i agree the time and money you put in ur saltwater tank you dont want to risk it getting all destroyed by something small like that make it secure, home depot wont cost you more then 20 $
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plastic shims at home depot, $ 4
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Old 12-07-2009, 01:21 AM
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so all i could find was composite wood but now im left with a half inch gap is that safe with the shims on one side and no support in the middle? and also im still off about 1/16 of an inch big deal?
and with that gap ill have to watch water running underneath right?
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Old 12-07-2009, 02:04 AM
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Are you said'in that the surface of your stand is not level. You could add styroform under the tank.
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