Aquarium Stands Knowledge Base
Why are glass aquarium stands hollow in the middle? The one I have, and all the other stands I've seen don't have a panel for the whole aquarium bottom to be supported. The aquarium just sits on its rims with nothing to support the very bottom of it. Why is that?
Can you keep aquarium stands on the carpet? Can you keep aquarium stands on the carpet?, my friend says you have to peel away the carpet that the stand will be to make it balanced? All my tanks are on stands located on carpet.
aquarium stands? i asked a question a few days ago and i got some good answers i just want to be completely sure though. i bought a stand from my local pet store and they guy said it would be fine for my 29 gallon glass fish tank. its iron and its really sturdy, but it only supports the edges and the 4 corners of my tank with nothing holding the bottom except for on the edges and corners. the answers i got before said it would be fine if its a glass tank. i just need to make sure. does anyone out there have the same kind of stand on a tank that size or bigger? please help i want to make sure it will hold it before i get a lot of water on my floor.lol i just want to make sure that the tank will not get stressed and leak from just having support on the edges and corners. it is iron and supports all of the edges and corners but not the underneath of it. thanks a lot you guys
Base width on aquarium stands for 20 long or 30 g? I am going to make my own cabinet, for my 20 long and i was just wondering if anyone out there could measure there prefab aquariums for me at the base or just the width, I want to keep it as narrow as possible without sacrificing stability any answers would be a great help
Painting a newly built aquarium stand? Recently built an aquarium stand. I decided to paint it black so it stands out less (hey its my first piece of furniture). I'm planning to sand down the surface after it is built and paint it. Question: Do I need to prime the wood with anything before painting? I've got latex (non-oil) semi-gloss black paint. Or do I need to coat it after it is painted? Thanks!
Are pocket screws strong enough for an aquarium stand? I'm planning on building an aquarium stand which will hold 55g of water. Are pocket screws strong enough for this? This is going to be my structure (http://freshwatercichlids.info/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/diy-aquarium-stand-300x252.jpg) or is screwed butt joint better?
aquarium stands? cheap? I need an aquarium stand to hold 30 gallons the least. For a turtle tank, I'm not looking for anything fancy at all, hell it could be cinder blocks..( can you do that?) Anyways as the turtles get older I'm gonna have to get them in even bigger tanks then 30 gallons.. Any DIY projects? Or place I can buy a cheap one ( nothing fancy like I said)
Is it possible to build an Aquarium stand out of Cinder Blocks and Plywood? I have a 40 gallon aquarium and had it on a sturdy desk(or so I thought) and today the desk buckled and was causing my tank to be un-level. I moved my tank to the floor because I don't have a tank stand. I was wondering if you could make one out of cinder blocks,plywood and 2x4's? Has anyone ever made one and how did it turn out? I do not want my tank to stay on the floor and flatten the carpet permanently.Thanks to all that contribute.
How do you build an aquarium stand? ive heard its not safe to build an aquarium stand. the reason though i want to build on is because most of the ones ive seen are ugly. i also heard somewhere that if u get a metal aquarium stand and put wood around it, it would be safer. is this true, and can i do this? the aquarium i want to get is 75 gallons.
Does anyone know where I can find a really nice aquarium stand? Not industrial looking, but furniturey? I have been looking for quite a while for a nice aquarium stand. I don't want something that looks cheap or mass produced. I would like something that would compare to the appearance of fine or antique furniture. I have been looking on the internet but have only found ultra-modern type or rustic looking pieces. We will be buying somewhere around a 150 gallon aquarium so it will need to be pretty big. Thanks for all your help!
Can I use a book shelf as an aquarium stand? I am buying a 29 gallon aquarium but would like to find a cheaper alternative to an aquarium stand. I found a bookshelf that has the proper dimensions but I am unsure if it will hold the weight. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I could use?
Where to find 55 gallon double aquarium stand? I want to be able to put my fish tank and snake tank on the same stand... but I cannot seem to find double stands for large tanks. I've searched online, and the biggest I've seen so far is 30"...which only holds one or two 20gal tanks. Is this really a D.I.Y thing? Or does anyone know anywhere that I could find one or the best way to go about it?
how can I build a really simple aquarium stand? Problem is, I don't have a saw, etc.... I was thinking of buying premade cabinets at lowes, like a double cabinet for a bathroom sink or something...and putting a solid marble top on it...and then setting the aquairium on that. Would that work? Any ideas of other things I could use for a stand? The stands they sell at petco, petsmart, are expensive an dpieces of fiberboard garbage!
Aquarium Stand and Fireplace? I have a huge aquarium stand. It's about as tall as a fireplace mantle (it holds a 75 gallon tank). It has a 2 door cabinet/storage area on the bottom, but I don't keep anything in there. I was thinking about removing the doors and putting a firebox in the cabinet space. Do these things generate enough heat that it would burn the stand? Like I said, the thing is already the size of a fireplace mantle. And I wanted to buy one of those portable fireplace mantles, but then I figured I'd have 2 competing focal points. I figured that since the aquarium stand is as tall as a mantle anyway, I could just remove the doors and slide a firebox in there. What do you guys think?
should i put feet underneath the stand of my aquarium? i have a 6ft aquarium stand and hood. at the moment i am waiting for a new tank to be made because the removal men broke it :( A few of the plastic feet had ben ripped off the bottom of the tank stand. Should i replace these before the new tank arrives or is it not necessary? I am extremely upset about the tank braking, infuriated is a better way of putting it. All the fish are currently in about 6 huge plastic tubs with filteration. We have lost two though. :(
Aquarium Stands: Wooden or Metal? I am thinking about buying a 55 gallon aquarium. However, I don't know which is better, wood or metal. I like metal because its strong, but i've heard is unstable. Also, I like wood but they cost a lot and not as strong as metal. Please Help
How much does a 20 gallon aquarium generally cost? I normally look online to find the prices of things, but I can't find any regular 20 gallon aquariums online. Of course I'm not looking for the exact price, but I want to know if it is going to cost me $50 or $200, generally, or somewhere in between.. Just the aquarium, no stands, etc.
Where can I find contemporary aquarium stands? ok, I have been trying basically everywhere I could think of, but they a;; have the same old stuff. I am looking for a corner unit if possible in like a dark brown (like espresso)... can anyone give me some tips about Fish tanks? I have never had one before, and I would like to go with a fresh water tank since I believe that they are easier and cheaper to take care of. But please if you have any knowledge about having an aquarium, let me know and tell me about it. Thank you very much. tried ebay etc....
How much for an established saltwater aquarium? I'm considering selling my saltwater aquarium and I was wondering how much I could expect to get for it. I'd sell it with everything I have with it: - 25 gal aquarium - the water that's in it - aquarium stand (it's like a cabinet, not one of those flimsy wire ones) - coral gravel - water heater - filter - 1 clown fish - sea shells and other aquarium decorations So any suggestions on price?
How much height of the aquarium table should i kept? I am going to have new 2 and a half foot long aquarium. and for that i am going to need aquarium stand or table. But i have doubt that how much height table should i have to oder? will 3 foot be ok or it will be to much height? plz help??
How good is the quality of aquarium stands made by Aqueon/All Glass Aquariums? My local PetSmart has a 36 inch long, 65 gallon set-up by this company and I am considering buying it. However, I am wondering if the stand is strong enough to support such a large, heavy tank for the long term. Do you have any experience with such a stand? It does not appear to be made of solid wood, has a 'heavy duty' laminate. The company's website did not offer many details. Thanks! Unfortunately, the stand/tank combo I am thinking of does not seem to have a model name. Also, Consumer reports and the like do not evaluate aquarium furniture.
How tall does my aquarium stand need to be? (40 gallon breeder)? My dad is going to build me a stand for my 40 gallon breeder aquarium. I need to know how tall the stand needs to be so that I can use a gravel siphon to clean the gravel and change the water. How high does the siphon have to be so that gravity will pull the water down? My aquarium is 36" L 18" W 16" H.
55 gallon aquarium on craigslist - how much should I ask for? I'm going to try to sell a used 55 gallon aquarium on craigslist and was wondering what my asking price should be. Included will be a cast iron stand, aquarium top with lights, and some not so great filters/heater. Thanks for any help I can get with this!
I need to select fish and filters for a 55 gallon aquarium? I won a 55 gallon aquarium and stand and don't know what to fill it with. I've had smaller freshwater aquariums with various goldfish and guppies. I even had a couple of Piranhas. I like the color and beauty of saltwater fish but don't like all the upkeep required to the tank. Are sharks hard to take care of and what kind of fish can be with them? Do I need a fluval style canister for a 55? If I get one, do I still need a bio wheel?
How many rocks can i put in my aquarium? I have a Juwel Rio 180 aquarium and stand and i want to add some real rocks from my local fish store but i don't want to add too many rocks incase the glass brakes. Can anyone tell me what weight the glass of this aquarium could hold without breaking. I also have a layer of sand as my substrate. Many Thanks
Top Fin Aquarium Stand - any information? i bought a 29 gallon Top Fin aquarium stand from petsmart, for 119.99. it's very nice looking, and says it is very sturdy on the box, yet it is all particle board, and seems very unstable when i put my tank on it. if i walk over and shake the tank, the whole stand moves, so i'm a little skeptical as to whether it can hold the weight. does anyone have any info on these stands? does anyone think i should get rid of it and get a better one?
What is the best filtration for a 125 gallon aquarium? (Saltwater)? I am starting another SW aqaurium soon it will be a 125 gallon aquarium, I want to know what type of filtration is best? Also send links, for protein skimmers, filters, light, anything! How much live rock will I need? How many powerheads, what type? What should I be expecting to pay for JUST the aquarium and stand? Are overflows the way to go??? Most extensive and overall best recives 50 points yes 50, if you would like me to explain how I am going to do this e-mail me I will explain. Thank you very much! ~Kyle Also do over flows need to be built in from the factory or can you buy one to just insert? I will probaley start out with a F-O-W-L-R system firs then slowly go into reefs.
How can I keep my cat off my aquarium? I have an 10 gallon aquarium on a stand and my cat keeps jumping on top and trying to get at the fish, and also knocking in the lid for my filter. How can I keep him from jumping up there?
What do i need to set up a 100 gallon aquarium? I am buying a 100 gallon aquarium with the stand, light, and hood for $125 which seems like a good deal. I am undecided on if i want it to be freshwater or saltwater. I have been researching but there is so much information that i don't know where to begin! What do i need to start a setup and what is the average cost to maintain it? Any suggestions???
Painting a newly built aquarium stand? Recently built an aquarium stand. I decided to paint it black so it stands out less (hey its my first piece of furniture). I'm planning to sand down the surface after it is built and paint it. Question: Do I need to prime the wood with anything before painting? I've got latex (non-oil) semi-gloss black paint. Or do I need to coat it after it is painted? Thanks!
How do I dim my aquarium light? I can't stand the bright aquarium light over my tank, but I can't see my fish well without it. Is there a way or a knob to durn down the voltage to it so that the light wont be as strong? Or, are there dimmer lights that you have to buy seperately? Thanks :)
10 gallon aquarium stand? I have a 30 gallon aquarium stand that a regular 10 gallon tank will fit under. what other zize tanks will fit into the space under the stand?
Advice on securing aquarium during an earthquake? Hi everyone, We just had a slight shaker here in Southern California, and it made me wonder- what can I do to help secure an aquarium during an earthquake? Is there anything I can buy so it doesn't tip? I have a 40 gallon tall aquarium on a stand and I do worry about my fish. Thanks!
aquarium plants tha can with stand high PH? I was wondering if there are any live plants that can with stand a high ph? Im setting up a cichlid tank and the waters ph will be in the 7.8 to 8.5 range. Are there any plants wich can with stand the high PH?
What are the odds of an Aquarium Leak? I have had my 29gal. aquarium for almost 2 years now. I have never seen or experienced a leak personally, but my uncle did with his large aquarium 10 years ago. It happened while he was at a party. All the fish died except one. ╚ What are the odds of an aquarium leak? ╚ If one does occur, what do you do? ╚ How can I help prevent leaks? My aquarium is on a strong stand and is level.
how many gallons is this aquarium? its dimensions are 24.5 X 10.5 (inches) please help!? Additional Details 13 minutes ago oh....idk the height....this is the dimensions of the AQUARIUM STAND....i need to know so i know what size aquarium to buy
My aquarium stand is so narrow!? I bought at 29 gallon aquarium yesterday and a stand the store recommended to go with it. However, while I was filling the aquarium with water I noticed how narrow the aquarium stand is. It seems like it would fall over easily. Then I looked online to see what other aquarium stands I could buy and they all look narrow. This is a picture of my stand http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA/ctl3664/cp44255/si1315016/cl0/bigalsstingraystand24x12black How deep should my aquarium stand be? Does my stand look safe? How can I make it safer?
What can I use for a potting medium for aquarium plants? I have them at present in ritch garden dirt and they grow like mad, however any amount of watter agitaton muddies up the aquarium. What I need is something that will stand the watter being stirred up without dirtying the aquarium. Any help apreciated. Perhaps I was unclear in my question what I am doing is propigating aquarium plants in a seperate tank rooted in soil and have none in my fish tanks. Thanks everyone!
How much should I ask for my aquarium? I have a 115 gallon Oceanic Aquarium I am looking to sell. It comes with a stand... I would also be willing to sell a little over 100 pounds of live sand, 2 heaters, 2 power filters, and 2 heaters to go with it. What should I ask for for just the tank, and the tank with the other stuff?
How much should I sell my used 75 Gallon Aquarium for? I have a used 75 Gallon Aquarium. It does not have a hood. It does, however, have a wooden stand with cabinets. It also has a few decorations and plants. It has a filter also, that needs one small replacement part. How much should I sell this set for? I need suggestions because I'm not sure how much this type of aquarium runs for. Thanks!
Where can I find a large aquarium combo? I would like the largest aquarium with hood I could get for less that $200 total including filter, air pump, and heater. I know I could get a 55 gallon at walmart for $100, but from experience I know their air pumps and filter are horrible. I would like to buy this for my son for christmas, probably $250 at the MOST. I would like to buy everything new. My son can make a tank stand after christmas in advanced woods class at school. Heck, my son could even make the hood in advanced woods he says.
How much would you pay to maintain your aquarium? I went to the store last night. My original plan was to buy a simple, small aquarium, so it would be easy to manage. Looking around, bigger IS better when it comes to aquariums! We ordered a 72 gallon AGA bowfront in black with a black pine stand for our basement rec room. Should be in Tuesday. They will deliver & install Wednesday or Thursday, for $125. We will pick fish next Saturday. We can add them ourselves, or they can do it for us (for a fee). They can do bi-weekly cleanings for $40. If they do the work, the fish will be guaranteed for one year instead of 1 week. Does this sound like a good deal? Thanks.
How can I build a tidepool like the one at Monterey bay aquarium? I want to know how I can I build a tidepool in a back yard. I want a machine that causes water to move gently back and forth like small waves. If you ever been to Monterey bay aquarium, they have a small wave machine in one area with a lttle bit of sand. It's like a small beach and you can see a side view of it as your standing behind the glass. Any help on how to get started on this or any ideas you have would be very helpful? Or if you know cmpanies that make these that would be helpful too.
Do you have to have a stand for an aquarium.? Is it alright to leave it on the floor. I have no dogs or cats or anthing that will bother the aquarium. Is it okay to leavi it on my carpet floor not on a vent or anything just on carpet.
How to built a quick cheap aquarium stand 4ft x 2ft? I have aquired a 4ft x 2ft x 2 ft aquarium fro my turtles that I will be filling to 1 & a 1/2 ft. I haven't much money, spare time, or technical skill, and wondered if anyone new any good ways to make a stand (need to raise tank about 1 & a 1/2 ft off the ground for the filter to work) I wondered about building a foundation of bricks with a peice of strong board on top, but not sure how long I could cope with that in my living room asthetically or hygenically! Could spend up to £50 on materials but will aquire used and unwanted items as much as possible. Any suggestions :o) Thanks Katie, thats a lovely stand. I prob' do have skills to make that, as I took woodwork at school, but it'd take ages and I don't have the right power tools (not to mention being a single parent in my tiny little council flat, no safe space for big projects) But thank you, your answer is apreciated. I really wish I had the time and space to do it. :o)
Will this hold a 45 gallon aquarium? Would this hold a 45 gallon aquarium, it says it holds 240lbs but i find it hard to believe that the crappy aquarium stands at the store can hold more then this. anyone no? The model number is 400205 and its made by sauders. Description: The recalled TV Stand measures 23 ¾ inches (h) x 38 ½ inches (w) x 19 ½ inches (d) with a brushed maple finish. The stand has criss-cross, black, wrought-iron legs, a pull-out drawer, and a lower shelf. Model number 400205 and UPC number 42666 01958 are located on the product’s carton and instructions. http://renocheck.com/renowire/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/sauder-tv-stand-recall.jpg Would this hold a 45 gallon aquarium, it says it holds 240lbs but i find it hard to believe that the crappy aquarium stands at the store can hold more then this. anyone no? The model number is 400205 and its made by sauders. Description: TV Stand measures 23 ¾ inches (h) x 38 ½ inches (w) x 19 ½ inches (d) with a brushed maple finish. The stand has criss-cross, black, wrought-iron legs, a pull-out drawer, and a lower shelf. Model number 400205 and UPC number 42666 01958 are located on the product’s carton and instructions. http://renocheck.com/renowire/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/sauder-tv-stand-recall.jpg
Larger aquariums and stands? (Also quick question about Triggerfish)? I am going to buy a larger aquarium soon and U am still debating size. What is the largest aquarium I could manage for saltwater? I was thinking 75 gallons or larger max being 180 gallons? About how much am I looking at for a 75 gallon aquarium with stand (have you ever seen a black acrylic stand it really shiny does any one no where to get it? here is a link to a pic of one: http://www.aquarium-design.com/tank/gmiller.html)? Also do clown trigger fish really need 125 gallons to live happily? Thank you any questions just send me an e-mail! ~Kyle
Aquarium Sizing stand ?? hello i was wondering what size fish aquarium could i put on a 36 by 18 critter reptile stand i want to be a fish aquarium on it but am unsure of what size of a fish tank to put on there
Where can I buy these aquarium supplies? Rimless aquariums 29 gallon canister filter lily pipes(inflow & outflow) Live fish and plants air bubblers heater thermometer contemporary-looking aquarium stand(kinda like the ADA aquarium stand) substrate hanging/hook-on fluorescent/T5 lighting fixtures ADA aquatic plant fertilizer ADA fish food aquatic plant trimmers CO2 diffuser They don't need to be at the same website...........and I do know what I am doing.....its a lot of stuff, I know. Instead of using ADA brand, I want to use cheaper, equally good equipment (except the fish food, that has to be ADA, same w/ the fertilizer). I can't wait to brag to all the people I know about how nice and fairly inexpensive my wonderful tank is......if I had the supplies I know its a lot of stuff, and I'm sorry. Just find as many as you can ;) help me out...thanks in advanced
Where can I buy these aquarium supplies? Rimless aquariums 29 gallon canister filter lily pipes(inflow & outflow) Live fish and plants air bubblers heater thermometer contemporary-looking aquarium stand(kinda like the ADA aquarium stand) substrate hanging/hook-on fluorescent/T5 lighting fixtures ADA aquatic plant fertilizer ADA fish food aquatic plant trimmers CO2 diffuser They don't need to be at the same website...........and I do know what I am doing.....its a lot of stuff, I know. Instead of using ADA brand, I want to use cheaper, equally good equipment (except the fish foood, that has to be ADA, same w/ the fertilizer). I can't wait to brag to all the people I know about how nice and fairly inexpensive my wonderful tank is......if I had the supplies help me out...thanks in advanced
Basic aquarium question? um well im redoing my room and my current aquarium stand isnt going to work, where can i get a stylish cabinet type thing that holds about 260ish pounds? theres none at IKEA. i want a long kinda low cabinet that can hold my 29 gallon aquarium on top of it. please and thanks. o and i might be able to buuuild one, so could you esplain to me how i could do that, it has to be able to hold my 29 galon aquarium and it has to have some storage.
aquarium stand? my local fish store sold me a stand made of iron for my 29 gallon tank. they said it would hold my tank full and everything i was just curious as if i should take it back? it only supports the weight of the edges of the fish tank. It only has supports on the sides of the tank, none run through the middle. it seams strong on the sides, but is it okay to set a full 29 gallon tank on something like this with nothing holding it in the middle of the tank? thanks
Aquarium stand? where can I buy sheets of formica for this stand?: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/diy/47446-building-ada.html
build your own aquarium stand? i am planning to get a 250 gallon tank. any one can give me some pointers on how to make my own 250 gallon tank stand. i want it to build something that can really hold up a 250 gallon tank and is very stable. any websites or your own information would be a good help. thanks! i search around and it has said that to 'crossbrace' your stand.. what does this mean? yeh, im sure i want to make a stand for this, that is why i need help. i know that if i buy a stand at the store it will cost more.. =/ and i don't want to pay more.. is possible to make a stand for it? i need help, please... tell me how to build it.. how to make it sturdy and stable.. dimensions... i want to make a stand that has two front doors where i can open and close and storage things under the tank.. be so kind to help me out.. that be so great..
I would like to build my own aquarium stand? I want to build a stand for a 20 g long, but i want the stand to be forty inches tall and i am just wondering how wide of a base i should have on the stand because thats alot of weight for about a 14 inch width. I was thinking 14 inches would be good until i started thinking about 200 hundred or so pounds sitting on 14 inches of base, and if that is on carpet i have a feeling it might topple over, if anyone has a stand this high or a similar situation any input would be great thanks it is actually much cheaper to build on yourself if you have some of the materials on hand which i do, i really am really just afraid of it tipping on the carpet with a flat base your iron stands have small feet which sink in to the carpet to make it more secure
TopFin 55/75 aquarium stand? I just bought one today from petsmart and idk if m doing something wrong or what put the center parts c,c, and d arent lining up with the bottom board holes, if someone has bought this product i could really use some help here!!!
Price suggestions on 200 Gallon Aquarium with Oak Stand? I was just wondering if anyone could tell me a fair price to pay for a 200 gallon aqaurium with oak trim and an oak stand. My roomate is wanting to sell it to me for 600 dollars, and considering it is used, and I would have to do some massive cleaning to turn it into a fish aquarium from a snake cage, I just dont know if that is a fair price to pay, but then again I really dont know the price on these things, I am new to the world of keeping fish. If anyone could let me know if this would be a fair price or not, and if not could give me another price to bargain with I would really appreciate the help. I would rather not get screwed out of 600 dollars. Thanks again! The only thing I will be getting if I purchase it will be the aquarium and the stand. No extras for a fish setup of any kind, right now he has a snake in it, the only thing I am going to be getting with it will be a hood that I am going to have to change out the lighting on. I was thinking about saltwater, me and my husband have a small 2.5 gallon setup right now with freshwater tropical fish, but we thought that a saltwater setup of that size would look really nice, we know it is going to cost a lot of money, but right now I just want to get the basics. I take it from the answers I have gotten already that just the aquarium and the stand being used would not be worth 600 dollars....
What is the best filtration for a 125 gallon aquarium? (Saltwater)? I am starting another SW aqaurium soon it will be a 125 gallon aquarium, I want to know what type of filtration is best? Also send links, for protein skimmers, filters, light, anything! How much live rock will I need? How many powerheads, what type? What should I be expecting to pay for JUST the aquarium and stand? Are overflows the way to go??? Also do over flows need to be built in from the factory or can you buy one to just insert? I will probably start out with a F-O-W-L-R system first then slowly go into reefs. What are the best products? I have had saltwater aquariums so I am not clueless on this subject, but I have never had one this size. Any help would be great!
20 gallon aquarium...what is the best kind of stand to buy for it? I just bought a 20 gallon aquarium tonight. Now I'm trying to figure out where to set it. Does anyone have any good recommendations as to what kind of stand I should get. I need something very sturdy & strong because I have 3 small kids that could pull the aquarium over if the stand was unstable.
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