Shims didn't work... Now what?
- Thread starter Bennlfer
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I would alternate the directions in the stacking of those shims, the way you have it now is just asing for them to slip. Just cut off the skinny ends that hang out past the stand with a utility knife.
I didn't read your message until now and I left the tank filled with water all night. It looks good, like it didn't slide or slip at all. Do I really need to change them around? I have to hire help every time I do something with this tank as my wife is not strong enough to help really. And if I change them around, how would I be able to hammer them in?
If it were me I'd silicone the first few together making blocks if you will, put them thin part to big part and make like a 2" block and trim excess off so it's nice and clean looking and only have one that you would adjust with. If that makes sense lol I'm not good at describing stuff
So basically stack them alternating to make a block and cut that block to resemble a big shim?
Stacked this way they are not as prone to sliding, I'd silicone the first few together, but don't really have to, just fewer movable parts lol
I've got a 6 ft (220 gal) tank, and it's been off by an inch for the past 9 years.
I _think_ shimming might put undue stress on your stand and possibly twist the tank on top of it.
I _know_ that a 6 ft tank is just fine standing on a bit of a slope.
I _think_ shimming might put undue stress on your stand and possibly twist the tank on top of it.
I _know_ that a 6 ft tank is just fine standing on a bit of a slope.
