Tips On Purchasing Aquarium Stands

When shopping for a stand for your aquarium,there will be a few things to think about. You may be surprised to hear that, an aquarium weighs about ten lbs for every gallon of water after it's filled.That means that even a small aquarium will be very heavy. A stand will need to support all that weight. So remember that when you might be tempted to place your aquarium just anywhere - for example on some table of bookcase, because it may break under all that weight.

A general guideline is that you will require a stand if your aquarium is 20 gallons or more. If you buy the stand at the same time as the aquarium, you may be able to get a much better pricethan when purchasing a stand alone.Some brands of aquariums come with an integrated stand, so you could choose that option.

Depending on whether your tank is acrylic or glass, you may require different kind of support. Acrylic has to be supported along the full length and width of the bottom. Glass needs to be supported only by the outside edges.

Besides holding up the tank, aquarium stands also provide storage for you supplies. That's an important aspect of your decision-making process when purchasing a tank - it will help you organize your daily tasks surrounding your fish keeping. You will be able to keep out of sight all the accessories and supplies which would otherwise really take away from your enjoyment of the beauty of your fish tank.

Thinks also of the aesthetic impact the stand will make on your living room. Just as aquariums are becoming more and more attractive, so can aquarium stands be very stylish and enhance the look of your home. Very often stands are manufactured for each individual aquarium model and they will be made of material matching the trim of the aquarium. Don't overlook that fact when buying an aquarium stand. Even though it may be a minor detail, it will add to the overall impression your aquarium stand will make.