shims for tank

[tgray]

I moved my 100 gallon tank from our living room to our den that used to be a garage. I didn't realize how badly the floor sloped until I began leveling the tank. What is the very best way to shim or grout under the stand. It slopes 1/2" on the 5' run of the tank. Right now I have wooden shims (like those used to hang doors) under each corner and in the middle, but don't feel secure enough the way it is. Please help.
Tim G

[GaryP]

Definitely a question for Pete.

[NaCl_H2O]

Agreed, where is Pete?

1/2 shim is a BUNCH IMO! I would almost think a wood "footing" the size/shape of your stand bottom would be needed ... 1/2 inch shorter on one side and tappered.

Maybe that is overkill? ... Pete???

[::pete::]

Here I am!!!


What does the stand look like? Can you post/send a picture?

[tgray]

Pete I'm having trouble figuring out how to post pictures. The front left corner of the stand is 1/4" higher than the left rear corner(the highest part of the floor). the front right corner(the lowest spot of the floor) is 3/4" higher that the left rear corner and 1/2" higher than the front left corner. The right rear corner is 1/2" higher than the left rear corner,and 1/4 lower that the right front corner. Sorry for the grade school word problem but until get the pictures loaded its the best I can do. What would yo suggest I use to shim or grout the gap?

[::pete::]

E mail them to me or upload to your gallery. I understand what you are saying, but need to see what supports the tank.

[Shark_Bait]

OK Pete I have the next one for you when your done with tgray. Don't want to hijack his thread.
The tank has been up and running for a year. The stand rests level on the floor but can see it is uneven in the water level in the tank. I think the floor is starting to sag underneath it. i made sure it was level before I filled the tank. Anyway to fix this.

[::pete::]

OK Pete I have the next one for you when your done with tgray. Don't want to hijack his thread.
The tank has been up and running for a year. The stand rests level on the floor but can see it is uneven in the water level in the tank. I think the floor is starting to sag underneath it. i made sure it was level before I filled the tank. Anyway to fix this.

75 or 42?
Relieve some pressure (water) and jack the floor (pier and beam?) and then add support.

I feel like dear abby :lol

[Shark_Bait]

The 75. Don't think I can get to the beams. Slab house. I'm just screwwed huh
Maybe we should just start a new section
Ask Pete

thanks Abby ;)

[::pete::]

Hahaha ... send a picture you can shim it level but best to take some water out.

[gjuarez]

yeah, like they have in RC in the expert forum. ASK Dr. Pete