Gap between stand and tank

[SpikesReef]

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. 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?

Any other suggestions would be appreciated

 

[ebushrow]

To level tanks we usually use the foam board from a Home Depot or lowes....cut the size to fit the entire tank base and fill her up.....you can also use the rubber mats that innovative marine sells called leveling mats if you have them available locally.

 

[SpikesReef]

I read that mats like this shouldn't be used with rimmed tanks

 

[ebushrow]

I read that mats like this shouldn't be used with rimmed tanks

I've used both methods on rimmed tanks....it really depends on your stand IMO, if you can't hide the foam, I always go with the mat....

 

[jsker]

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. 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?

Any other suggestions would be appreciated

You are correct in using shims and if you want to keep it simple, use the composite shims. The composite shims will not rot if the get wet.

 

[SpikesReef]

Great- I just went and bought some and they worked out good

 

[Smo]

You can also use old credit cards, membership cards, hotel key cards, etc. Make good glass scrapers too.