Regular tanks vs. Rimless tanks

[d2mini]

It's *supposed* to give slightly if the stand isn't purrrfectly level.
So you don't get stress cracks in the GLASS tank.
I don't know if it really does anything but I figure better safe than sorry.

 

[fishsticks]

o!! i c it now lol i thought it was the colored piece placed... yea looks good

 

[fishsticks]

yea over time wood can warp a bit, the pad just fills in the warps keeping your tank pressure levels evened out on the wood. wouldnt want ur glass flexing on u 2 years later when ur fully stocked.... :frustrat: