Tank Leveling Advice.........Please.

[The Grizz]

CT, my 8' 165 is on 10 adjustable legs. 3/4" grade 8 ready rod, 3/4" grade 8 nut welded onto the leg of the stand and a 4" dia. 1/4" thick pad welded to the ready rod make leveling a breeze. Start at the ends of the tank to get it leveled and then turn down the others until they are tight to the floor.

[Charlie_Tuna]

Well, after additional research, I think I may just build a mold (2" - 2.75" at the low end) and fill with Sakrete fast-set mortar.

This will eliminate the "putzing" around with ripping 2x4's and it will offset the fact that I am not a welder.

Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated!

[Charlie_Tuna]

Facing a few issues:

1) Self-leveling cement is meant for pads 1" or less so I would have to use it to top regular mortar mix.

2) The floor is out 3/4" over the 6' span. The issue is that it is also not even (flat) over the span either. Having a heck of a time figuring out how I would then build a mold that will keep the cement contained.

3) The floor is "finished". My wife spent a month doing a faux tile look and the tank project cannot damage her finish.

4) I don't know what the he** I am doing. LOL!

Shimming is starting to look better all the time.

[Charlie_Tuna]

Well.....I decided to say **** on it and shim with oak hardwood.

Some may not consider it the best alternative but it is quick, cheap (I have scrap oak) and it works for me.

Now on to the build journal.