200g show tank build

[NDsuperduty]

200g show tank build

Was putting a level to the floor where my tank will go. It appears the floor is pretty level long ways, but coming away from the wall the floor lowers slightly. Given the tank is 24" deep I would guess it would be about 1/8-1/4" difference. On a smaller tank i wouldnt bother but with a 200g is this a big enough difference that I should try to fix? If so, what is the best way to level out the stand? I could cut a 6ft long shim about 1/4" thick to run along the front side of the tank but then the sides will not be flat to the ground. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[mistahoo]

I would go with two canisters and wet/dry, but that's me. The MBU may not be a choice. They get quite large and like you said, they might make a snack of your fish.

[NDsuperduty]

I did a lot of searching online and talked to several retailers and finely came to a decision. I decided to go with a new tank since this will be on display at my business and didnt want to setup a used tank that already had defects. I ordered a 200g reed ready, 72x24x27", from Deep Sea Aquatic with a black stand & canopy from their sister company(don't know the name). Shoould arrive in about 2-3 weeks.

I already purchased a used aqua clear 200 wet dry but I'm not sure if I'm gonna keep it. I will definitely be adding a large canister filter, most likely an Eheim 2262, but I haven't decided whether I want the wet dry with it or want to add another canister.

This tank will be an African Cichlid mixed tank, but have been considering the addition of a few Leopard Eels or possibly an Mbu Puffer. Only issue with the puffer is that they seem to grow so quick and don't want to worry about him nipping off the fins of all my fish.

More to come in the following weeks.....