Need help with new tank .

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  1. guillaume

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    Hey guys i bought second hand tank its a boyu 180 liter tank . The rim of the tank is not touching all sides . the gap between the tank and the stand is barely a few millimeters . but im worried that it would crack .the gap is only on the edges of the tank and in the front . i have tried lifting the stand in the front and it did help for the one side but not the other side of the tank(the two front edges) . the tank is in my bedroom and i realy dont want to crack the tank as i saved up for it . the guy had it full of water and it didnt leak. Please advise.


    As you will see in the photo i can slide the paper into the gap infront but not in the back .you will see the slight gap in the 3rd photo. [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
     
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    Have you filled it yet ? Could the stand have distorted because of water damage or transport?
     
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    No water damadge that i can see i filled it to half . got scared and drained it . i can see now that the tank water is not level and its leaning towards the front . i will add a picture

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    May it be part of the problem ?[​IMG]

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    What is under the base of the tank foam ? if so try replacing it with a yoga mat.
     
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    Its got a rim around the corners

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