| To find the lowest cost aquarium stands, consider | | | | shipping purposes, many of these stands will arrive in |
| comparison-shopping among local retails and online | | | | a few pieces that must then be assembled, but this |
| suppliers. A good stand will easily accommodate the | | | | small time investment can save significant amounts of |
| weight and dimensions of a tank, but this does not | | | | money. Do not forget to factor in the cost of |
| mean that one must buy them as a set. Often, the | | | | shipping to the overall cost of the tank. |
| best deals may be found when purchasing a fish tank | | | | 55 gallon aquarium stands must hold up to a great |
| stand apart from an aquarium, as you will not be | | | | deal of pressure. Wood is the material most |
| charged for the added convenience of a | | | | commonly use for 55 and 75 gallon aquarium stands. |
| preassembled kit. Consider the following when | | | | Instead of choosing a piece made entirely out of |
| deciding which aquarium stand is the best fit for your | | | | your wood of choice, find a stand that is composed |
| home, budget, and tank. | | | | of inexpensive materials with a veneer of oak, |
| Metal aquarium stands tend to be the least expensive | | | | cherry, or any other finish that will match your room. |
| commercially available option. Stands are either made | | | | For a DIY aquarium stand, use a stable end or corner |
| of lightweight aluminum frames, which will work well | | | | table. This is only recommended for those with small |
| with small tanks weighing around a hundred pounds, | | | | tanks. Before setting up your tank, make sure that |
| or welded steel, which is sturdy enough for tanks | | | | the table is completely level and far from any |
| weighing up to a few hundred pounds. While the look | | | | windows or heat sources that could affect tank |
| of metal furniture in your sitting or living room may | | | | temperature or lighting. |
| not seem appealing, fish tank stands can be painted | | | | Quality aquarium stands are a necessary part of any |
| easily to match décor. | | | | aquarium display, but one can find good options even |
| There are a number of online, aquarium supply | | | | at the lower ends of the price spectrum. It is |
| warehouses that offer everything from discounted | | | | important, though, never to sacrifice stability or |
| tanks to fish tank stands at below average cost. For | | | | adequate surface area. |