Almost done building my NYOS 440 slim and ran into a query:
After putting the stand and its final location, we realized that from back to front, there’s a slight decline of only a couple degrees. After putting rubber feet on only the front side perimeter (not the middle beam on stand underside), we found that it is perfectly level at all places.
However, logically, I do not like the thought of the weight being spread out on the front 5 rubber feet and the back weight being spread against the back panel directly on the hardwood. This is just ringing alarm bells. Largest tank I have had so far is 50 so 100 gallons (440 liters) is a new experience.
what would be best practice instead?
- tank placed without rubber feet, Home Depot shims on front, smaller ones on back till level. All advice appreciated.
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After putting the stand and its final location, we realized that from back to front, there’s a slight decline of only a couple degrees. After putting rubber feet on only the front side perimeter (not the middle beam on stand underside), we found that it is perfectly level at all places.
However, logically, I do not like the thought of the weight being spread out on the front 5 rubber feet and the back weight being spread against the back panel directly on the hardwood. This is just ringing alarm bells. Largest tank I have had so far is 50 so 100 gallons (440 liters) is a new experience.
what would be best practice instead?
- tank placed without rubber feet, Home Depot shims on front, smaller ones on back till level. All advice appreciated.
Red dots show where these have been placed.