What are Fish Tank Stands?
Fish tank stands are stands that are designed to display fish tanks at a height that makes viewing and maintenance convenient. They are also specially constructed to hold the extra weight of a fish tank. Smaller fish tanks up to about 40 gallons (152 liters) are usually displayed on simple stands made of cast iron. Cast iron stands are open, with four legs, a simple rectangular top lip, and cross-braces on the sides and back. Smaller fish tanks normally use filters that hang on the tank itself, so the aquarium stand does not have an enclosure for storage, as do larger versions. Cast iron fish tank stands are made for glass tanks or aquariums, as the stand lacks a solid top, which glass tanks do not require. This makes the stand lighter and more portable. Glass fish tanks have a steel rim around the bottom and side seams. The bottom steel rim sits on the lip of the cast iron stand. Fish tanks that are made of acrylic rather than glass require a different type of stand with a solid top,
