Problem or not?

[nanoreefer22]

So being the smart person i am, I thought putting my tank on some "foam" stuff would be a good idea to help with any leveling problems I might have had. Now the tank is dipping forward about 1/4th -3/8ths of an inch towards one corner from front to back and the same from side to side.

I know my stand is level with the floor, because I shimmed it and everything before i put the tank on it. So heres my question, since i'm worried about the leaning of the tank, is there any SAFE way to remove the foam without a disaster?

My plan of attack was the drain the tank leavin the rockwork and coral in the tank, lift one end of the tank have someone pull out the foam, then do the same for the other end and re-fill the tank. Not sure how safe that would be...any thoughts/comments are appreciated.

If I shouldnt worry about the lean that would be even better.

-Kris

 

[212jay]

Worry Buddy..... Worry!!!!!

I would empty out the tank and then remove the foam.
Foam under the Tank???????? what were you thinking?!!?!?!? LMAO

 

[roncgizmo]

How big it this tank? I'm assuming Nano, if it's a 29 or less I don't think it would be a big deal.. I would also say try to get another person so you can lift the tank strait up. depending on the size of course

 

[nanoreefer22]

You guessed right its a 29. Figure my dad could help me out. I could lift the tank he could pull the foam from underneath. Or maybe he could lift one end I could lift one and end and let my mom pull out the foam.

 

[KathyC]

Lift totally straight up or not at all, and I would take everything out. Keep in mind whatever you leave in it is ONLY being supported by the glass bottom..:arg:

 

[nanoreefer22]

Might as well change tanks if I'm emptying this one out .

Wonder who's got a cube 33g preferably .

Thanks for the advice Kathy, Jay and ronc

 

[inkblue]

have you tried adding more foam

 

[roncgizmo]

Might as well change tanks if I'm emptying this one out .

Wonder who's got a cube 33g preferably .

Thanks for the advice Kathy, Jay and ronc

Humm, If you change tanks take a look at the 37 also. it has the same foot print as the 29 only taller..it looks huge I have had friends ask if it was a 65.

 

[nanoreefer22]

have you tried adding more foam

Can't do it, the tanks sitting on one of those sheets, I'm sure its not called foam its called "polystyrene insulation". I'd still have to empty the tank and refill it

 

[nanoreefer22]

Humm, If you change tanks take a look at the 37 also. it has the same foot print as the 29 only taller..it looks huge I have had friends ask if it was a 65.

Used to have a 37 and it really did look a lot bigger. I just don't want the tank change to lead to a bunch of upgrades. With the cube I could use the equipment i already have

 

[noodleman]

make sure remove the pvc plumbing or you might crack your overflow box when you put hte tank back dont :shhh:

 

[Bob 1000]

shim the tank...

 

[inline6]

Do over.