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What is your tank stand sitting on?
Kind of a different question, but I thought I would get some input. I am having to move my tank due to broken pipe and flood. My tank is currently sitting on the carpet. That's the problem. The old carpet and pad have to be replaced, therefore the tank has to move. I'm going set up a new tank in the same room, different location. The new tank stand is going sit directly on the foundation (concrete). That way, if there is ever a flood again, I won't have to move it. And on top of that, I was going to attach a bunch of those little plastic feet (like the ones they put on the legs of furniture). That way air can pass underneath it. My concern is the slight variations in the foundation. In the past, I have had the tank on the carpet and pad. This would offset those variations. Now, I won't. There variations can't more than a 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch. Do you guys see any problems with this?
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i dont think that 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch is going to matter at all. you could always get a paint stirrer stick and put it under the side of the tank that is lower. ive done that before in my basement cause it slopes due to the french drain
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i'm sure that'll be fine, you could always get some closed cell foam to go under it, like the "exercise pads" or "anti-fatigue flooring" they sell at sears/ bj's/ etc. i wouldn't use the feet.
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any other thoughts?
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