| Aquarium stands are special stands designed to place | | | | aquariums that are pretty heavy. Closed aquarium |
| aquariums upon. The size and material used to make | | | | stands are made of pressure treated wood, enabling |
| an aquarium stand depends on the type of aquarium. | | | | them to hold aquariums weighing 50 gallons or more. |
| Aquariums can be made of either glass or acrylic. | | | | Closed aquarium stands have top and bottom |
| Glass aquariums weigh three times more than acrylic | | | | platforms. The bottom platform extends to provide a |
| aquariums. Acrylic aquariums have to be supported | | | | slightly larger footprint. Closed aquarium stands are |
| along the full length and width of the bottom. Glass | | | | appropriate for glass as well as acrylic aquariums. |
| aquariums need support only in the outer edges. | | | | Before purchasing an aquarium stand, make sure to |
| Depending on the type of aquarium, aquarium stands | | | | note the type of trim your aquarium has and match |
| are broadly divided into two categories, which are | | | | the material of aquarium stand with it for a |
| open type and closed type aquarium stands. Open | | | | complimentary look. Also consider the ambience of |
| type aquarium stands are the simplest type of | | | | the room while purchasing an aquarium stand, so it |
| stands and are made of lighter materials than wood. | | | | fits in with everything else. |
| They can hold glass aquariums, which weigh upto 40 | | | | A metal aquarium double stand that can hold 30 |
| galleons. They do not have a top lid and are provided | | | | gallons can cost you $40, while a closed type |
| with cross support at the sides and back. Aquariums | | | | wooden stand supporting 55 gallons can be priced |
| must sit squarely on the rectangular lip -- open stands | | | | around $90. The cost of aquarium stands depends on |
| are suited for glass aquariums, which need support | | | | the type of material used, the capacity it can |
| only in the bottom edges. | | | | support, and its finish. |
| Closed type of aquarium stands are made for | | | | |