| Aquariums are available in many and diverse shapes | | | | shelves to support pumps and other supplies which |
| and sizes. From the old fashioned fish bowl with a | | | | are always at the tank as you need them. If your |
| couple of goldfish to various wall hung styles and on | | | | tank contains salt water then the wrought iron stank |
| to the more complex rectangular which most people | | | | should be coated with polyurethane to help protect |
| think of when aquariums are discussed. As these last | | | | against rusting. |
| type of tanks grow in size it is good to consider that | | | | Many beautiful and stout stands are fashioned from |
| not only are they heavy but they may also pose | | | | wood. This is a favorite of many aquarium owners as |
| other problems such as splashing or dripping water as | | | | they will fit into most decoration schemes. One |
| tank maintenance is performed. As water evaporates | | | | caution to note with wood is that many of the |
| from the tank it could possibly do damage to | | | | wooden furniture today is made from chipboard |
| surrounding areas. | | | | which will deteriorate rapidly if it comes in contact |
| The above are all important points to consider as you | | | | with water. It is always a good idea to have a plastic |
| make a decision on what you will use to support | | | | drip cloth of some kind under your tank if it is to be |
| your tank. Water weighs about 8 pounds to the | | | | displayed on any wood stand. |
| gallon. Add to this substrate, tank decoration in the | | | | In some installations it is helpful to add casters to |
| form of rocks and coral, heaters, aerators, tank lights | | | | make it easily moved for maintenance, cleaning or |
| and other implements can quickly add up to several | | | | just the ability to move it to a new location from |
| hundred pounds or more. It stand to reason then | | | | time to time. Again always keep the weight of these |
| that placing the aquarium on a table or stand that is | | | | tanks in mind when placing the stand and be sure to |
| not up to the task can spell disaster. Fortunately | | | | protect carpets or wood floors with some kind of |
| there are many stands made for tanks that will | | | | padding to deep casters or stand legs from sinking in |
| serve you well. | | | | and damaging the underlying flooring. |
| One of the most common is the wrought iron stand. | | | | As with any part of your aquarium equipment, a little |
| These stands not only do a fine job of supporting | | | | thought and research will give you the guidance |
| the tank weight but also add to the attractiveness | | | | needed to pick the perfect aquarium stand. |
| of your aquarium display. some have drawers or | | | | |