What are aquarium stands?
Aquarium stands are specially made stands for supporting the extra weight of aquariums. Some aquarium stands are open stands made of cast iron, while others are closed stands made of pressure-treated wood. Open aquarium stands are the simplest type and are much lighter than wood stands. These stands are normally made for smaller aquariums, up to 40 gallons (152 liters). Open stands are made of cast iron in a simple rectangular shape with four legs and cross-support at the sides and back. There is no top on this type of stand. The aquarium must sit squarely on the rectangular lip. Because of this, these stands are only made for glass aquariums, which only need to be supported along the bottom edges. Acrylic aquariums must have full bottom support. Closed stands are made of pressure-treated wood. This is very important because wood that is not pressure-treated will rot over time if exposed to moisture. Closed stands are rectangular, usually with two or more front doors that swing outward
