Leveling a Tank

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by sphelps

. Also shimming a tank isn't a good idea, the stand should be shimmed and the tank receives even support. This is why foam is often used and recommended to provide even support the base of the tank. This is what is critical, not the level.

Thank you for making that very important distinction. I totally neglected to mention what I was shimming. I shimmed the stand (an old dresser), and not the tank, to get the tank close to level.