10Gal Slightly Bulging

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sidorak2005

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Hi, I've just recently replaced my aquarium and I just realized that there was a slight bulge to my glass aquarium. I know that glass isn't normally supposed to bulge so is this okay? I've had 10 gallons before that had a slight bulge. The bulge is currently around 5 mm at max in the front but it's a bit noticeable and i'm a perfectionist when it comes to my tanks :p
This is the tank I got
Aquarium Glass » Top Fin® 10 Gallon Glass Aquarium | PetSmart

Do I need to reduce the amount of water I have inside or take out any gravel? I currently keep the water level around 3 cm from the top.
 
Unless you want to clean up a lot of water, i would exchange the tank. You shouldn't see 5mm (approx 3/16 inch) bulge in a 10 gal, I think it's a manufacturing defect.
I have no bulge in my 20 or my 55 glass tanks.
 
I've actually had a 10G tank before that bulged and I actually replaced it with a new one, (my current one). The reason why i'm concerned is because i'm not sure if i'm actually doing something wrong, (my floor is like 1mm crooked).
 
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