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