The Necessity Of Fish Tank Stands
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios

Water can be heavy.

Yes, it's a fact that's often lost to many people, especially since we usually deal with water in small volumes. A glass of water is enough to quench our thirsts, for example. A bucket of water is enough to feed our beloved plants. We receive sprinkles of water when we take a shower. And we only need to place our hands on the faucet when we need to cleanse them before and after our meals.

But aquariums are a different matter. They hold many gallons of water, with the exact amount dependent on the size of the fish tank. A 50 gallon aquarium can hold 50 gallons of water. A 70 gallon aquarium can hold 70 gallons. And a 100 gallon aquarium can hold a hundred gallons.

We're talking about very heavy volumes.

A gallon of water weighs around 8.33 lbs. So 50 gallons would weigh in around 416.5 lbs. That's three times the weight of an average person! Imagine if the aquarium holds more water. A 100 gallon aquarium can weigh in at a massive 833 lbs.

Essential for every aquarium, therefore, is solid and sturdy support. Place a 50 gallon aquarium in a cabinet supported by plywood and chances are, the cabinet would collapse. Neither can you hope for a glass platform to support the said fish tank. Glass would easily break, especially when you'll be dealing with such a weight.

Thankfully, you could always avail of fish tank stands. Fish tank stands are aquarium supports which are usually made of solid iron. They'd be solid and sturdy enough to hold the aquariums that would be placed on their platform. Cast iron is the material of choice, and they are commonly built openly, with four legs to hold the weight of the aquarium.

There are different kinds of fish tank stands for different sizes of aquariums, with the corresponding weight considered. And since aquariums come in a variety of dimensions despite having the same size, there are likewise different kinds of stands that can be availed of to support a particular shape.

There are stands made of pressure-treated strong wood, acrylic, and medium density fiberboard, or MDF. But these materials are usually employed for custom-made stands which go with specific sets of fish tanks. Iron is the popular make, especially for stands which are generic enough to accommodate a wider variety of aquarium designs.

Fish tank stands should not be taken for granted. They are very important in ensuring the proper placement and support for the fish tank, and as such, likewise ensure the safety of your aquatic pets as well as the members of the household.

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