![]() ![]() It is best to locate the tank in a place to reduce this stress. Fish may be frightened by the moving around of people near the aquarium. Also, warm or cold air from the window can also effect the aquarium.Īnother factor to consider is traffic around the aquarium. Though corals need bright light, sunlight can contribute to algal growth. ![]() Windows are an especially unwise place to put an aquarium. Radiators and other sources of heat or temperature change may effect the temperature of the water. Anything that emits light too close to the aquarium may disturb the organisms as you turn them on and off. The nearby environment includes other things such as lights, windows, radiators, and such. Try to place the aquarium perpendicular to the support structure of the floor so that the most beams can share the weight. Secondly, especially if your tank is larger, you must think about if the floor structure is strong enough. First, as you will be performing maintenance in the area, you should expect some water to be spilled, but even if you don't, if the tank leaks the disaster is smaller. You should also consider the floor that you are placing your aquarium on. If you are selecting a stand for a 30 gallon tank, ask yourself if you could picture a sumo wrestler safely standing on it. Thrift stores and garage sales are good places to look get something of a sturdy material, like metal. Don't be an idiot like me and think you can go buy wood and build your own (unless of course, you really do know what you're doing). Aquarium stands are expensive for a reason. Keep in mind, water weighs 8 pounds per gallon so a 100 gallon tank weighs over 800 pounds! An actual store-bought aquarium stand is the safe way to go, and can often be bought in color and wood to match your furniture. If you are placing an aquarium on something not built for aquariums, you should make sure that the structure is able to support it. Judging by what area of newspaper gets wet, you can judge where the leak is.Īs previously mentioned, the proper support for a tank is necessary. Place your tank on the newspapers and fill it up with water, and let it sit for some time to make sure it doesn't leak. Simply find a location where you would not mind if it leaked, then place newspapers on the ground. Tips if you have a used aquarium īefore setting up a fish tank, you should test if for leaks, especially if you received it second-hand. ![]()
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