How to maintain the slope?

[jytong]

Originally Posted by ngphon

0.2 mm,i think is too thin for that,thickness of 1 mm to 1.5mm will be a better choice.if using 0.2mm it might not be able to hold it in position.as for ,where to buy,you can try those shops that deals with arcylic material.there is one at serangoon north.it is a hardware shop ,they do have arcylic sheets.for sale.cut to size,price wise not too sure.or you can try asking lfs,some of them might have those spare light cover.laying around at their shop.

Thanks alot for the info...

Originally Posted by jytong

Hi,

Any tips or ways to ensure the slope of the sand do not become flat so soon..

Set your tank to lean back a few degrees, no guarantee but it helps.

lean back? you must be kidding, how do you suggest/plan to do that? especially for those big tank 3ft and above.

Originally Posted by sunnydaze

Set your tank to lean back a few degrees, no guarantee but it helps.

sorry ,why must lean back a few degree?what if it is a 6 ft length and ht of 2.5 tank.resting on a cabinet.care to share how to lean back.???

[Alvin Koh]

Agree with Shad0w - an uneven tank base is asking for trouble as the structure of the tank will be unsound and you risk not just a flooded room but the safety of people/children nearby.

There is also no difference in the gradient of the slope because even if you manage to slope the tank backwards, the angle of the slope will not be steeper perpendicular to the surface that the tank is sitting on, due to gravity. The nett effect is zero.

I believe the slope loses its gradient is because of water circulation and your livestock disturbing it. Slanting it probably won't change those factors.

A well placed hardscape should fix the issue.

That is true "well placed hardscape" like rock or wood. You can also plan foreground plant like hairgrass, glosso, etc, the roots will also help maintain the slope. That exactly what happen in nature, without plant roots holding the soil, there will be land slide.