Gaps between tank rim and top of stand

[SpikeDangles]

So I finally am getting around to leveling my tank before the fresh water test and I realized that there is some gaps between the tank and the top of my stand. It is down hard in some spots and others there is 1/16" space. Some of the spots that have a gap are right on the corners. I have a 40 breeder with rim on the top and bottom.

I was thinking of cutting 1/16" horseshoe shims and putting them where there are gaps, is this a good idea? The gap seems to be exactly 1/16".

Any other suggestions would be appreciated


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[billdogg]

Shimming between the tank and stand is NEVER a good idea. It will cause pressure points that will eventually lead to failure. The only real fix is to make the top of the level and planar.

 

[Syntax1325]

Gaps between tank rim and top of stand

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[postaldave]

i've always placed down a yoga mat or something like that under a tank first. it's an easy way to self level a tank across a flat surface. last thing you want is a stress point on tank. it's not common but they can blow apart.

 

[Mashaw]

Try some single sided foam tap, this will take up pressure in some spots and fill in others and should fix tour problem without causing damage later down the track

 

[heathlindner25]

Shimming between the tank and stand is NEVER a good idea. It will cause pressure points that will eventually lead to failure. The only real fix is to make the top of the level and planar.

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[heathlindner25]

Try some single sided foam tap, this will take up pressure in some spots and fill in others and should fix tour problem without causing damage later down the track

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[Swensos]

Get a new stand that is actually flat and flush with the tank. I think the King of DIY recently posted a video that showed a tank that cracked because the stand wasn't flush with the tank.