| If you are looking for ideas on what type of fish | | | | size tank that is 50 gallons and above. On the other |
| tank stand is suitable, this article will give you a | | | | hand, open stand is more appropriate for smaller size |
| general guideline on what are the things to look out | | | | tank which is 40 gallons and below. In terms of price, |
| for. I have seen many cases where new fish | | | | closed stand is more expensive since it comes with |
| hobbyists are getting the wrong type of stand which | | | | inbuilt cabinets and is more stable. Using the correct |
| is not appropriate in supporting the size of their fish | | | | type of stand solves stability issue so use this as a |
| tank. In fact, this is very dangerous as the stand | | | | general guideline when choosing for a stand. |
| might give way in the long run since it is supporting a | | | | 3) Not able to hold the weight of tank |
| weight more than it could withstand. Let me share | | | | If the tank you are using is above 20 gallons, it is |
| with you the most common mistakes made so that | | | | advisable to get a stand. I have seen cases whereby |
| you could avoid those when buying a stand. | | | | people leave a 50 gallons size tank on a torn piece of |
| 1) Failure to blend into the house setting | | | | furniture and that is simply wrong. To qualify to be |
| You may think this is not important for a start | | | | used as a stand, the most basic criteria are that it |
| because the focus is placed on the content of the | | | | must be level when the fish tank is placed on top of |
| tank only. Usually, more time is spent on decorating | | | | it. Any uneven surface will cause a difference in |
| and beautifying the interiors of the tanks while | | | | pressure along the fish and might cause the tank to |
| neglecting the exterior look. This is a very wrong | | | | break. Secondly, the piece of furniture must be able |
| concept because it will tarnish the entire appearance | | | | to hold the weight of tank. We will never know if the |
| of the fish tank if the stand is not appropriate. | | | | furniture could support the mass of the tank so it |
| Instead, get a stand that is able to contribute to the | | | | would be more appropriate to purchase a fish tank |
| design of the living room and I guarantee that you | | | | stand. |
| will feel much comfortable when admiring the fish. | | | | With this piece of information, you should be able to |
| 2) Using the wrong type of stand | | | | avoid the common mistakes that people have made. |
| Generally, the stand is categorized into two types | | | | You can ask for more information from the aquarium |
| only. The rectangular shape with four supporting legs | | | | store specialist if in doubt. In conclusion, get a stand |
| is known as the open stand while the closed stand is | | | | that is able to support the weight of the fish tank |
| rested fully on the ground. Due to this difference, | | | | and at the same time contributes to the design of |
| closed stand is more suitable to be used with large | | | | the house. |