Tank on Carpeted Floor

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fkl

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• Oct 7, 2025

• #1

Hi all. I'm planning on setting up a tank (30 gallons with an aluminum stand) on a carpeted floor for the first time (I've always had them on hardwood floors).

Looking for some guidance on what I should and shouldn't do prior to setup. My main concerns are stability and spills.

Thanks

 

Salted

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• Oct 7, 2025

• #2

I would set up the stand and tank and level it. Then fill it with just tap and give it a few days to settle. Recheck level, make any adjustments as needed then drain and get started with the good part.

 

mwil79

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• Oct 7, 2025

• #3

I have a 20g on carpeted floor. Just need to make sure its level and use shims if need be.

 

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fkl

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• Oct 7, 2025

• #4

Thank you All.

Do I need to put anything ie plywood under the stand?

 

mwil79

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• Oct 7, 2025

• #5

fkl said:

Thank you All.

Do I need to put anything ie plywood under the stand?

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Nah shouldn't be needed.

 

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fkl

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• Oct 7, 2025

• #6

Thank you

 

MadReefer

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• Oct 7, 2025

• #7

I never had an issue on carpet floor; just level it well. Don't spill large amounts of water on the carpet.....LOL

 

DEL

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• Oct 7, 2025

• #8

30 is fine. We had a 36 g bow front when I first started on thick carpet.

 

MadReefer

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• Oct 7, 2025

• #9

DEL said:

30 is fine. We had a 36 g bow front when I first started on thick carpet.

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I had a 75g with no issues.