How to choose the right aquarium stand
The design of a special stand is developed taking into account the loads from the aquarium. More than double the safety margin is included in the calculation – this is a guarantee that both the stand and the fish tank cabinet will serve their owner for many years. For the stability of the entire system and uniform distribution of the load on the ceiling, the stand has a solid base. If the floors are parquet, or wooden on the logs, then because of their fragility it is worth paying close attention to the choice of the stand.
And now it is important to look at the instruction manual for any cabinet furniture. It states that furniture can only be used in accordance with its functional purpose. That is, an ordinary TV cabinet is designed for the weight of a modern TV, and cannot serve as a stand for an aquarium.
Flawless surface.
For some reason, there was an opinion that the thicker the countertop, the more reliable the stand. This is not true. The most important thing is a perfectly flat surface. The slightest unevenness over time creates excess stress at this point, and the glass of the aquarium bursts, creating major problems for its owner and neighbors living below. Accident, tragedy and “flood” will not happen if the aquarium is installed on a professional stand made of hardened, moisture-resistant material that does not deform over time. When operating an aquarium, water entering the stand is inevitable. Therefore, to increase wear resistance and resistance to water, PVC-based edges should be used, which reliably protect the ends of the stands. In order to avoid the slightest deformation.