How Do You Buy An Aquarium Stand?
Fishkeeping is a great hobby, and when you’ve got a larger aquarium, it’s important to find the right aquarium stand to show off your tank and hide your growing collection of tank supplies. There are a few considerations to keep in mind. Figure out how many gallons of water your aquarium holds. Most of the weight of the aquarium is the water, the gravel, heavy decorations and the tank itself. Glass is about twice as heavy as acrylic and requires support at the edges of the bottom of the tank, while acrylic needs the most support in the center of the bottom of the tank. Decide what kind of stand you’d like to buy. Stands come in every height, shape, size and material. The most popular stands are made of metal, wrought iron and pressure-treated wood, all of which come in a variety of finishes. If your tank is rectangular, a rectangular pressure-treated wood stand is probably ideal. Determine which, if any, bells and whistles you might need. Cabinets, shelves and drawers provide convenien
