I was curious to get people's opinion on subject. I am soon building a cabinet for my new 75g. Anything that is seen in store is rather standard. I am just curious. I will mostly look at the tank while sitting. It will be located by a large window that is rather low.
I built a stand for my 75 gallon and it's 32" high. I had plans to put another tank underneath but that never happened.
I make all my stands around 32" seems to be the best height for viewing etc.
Quote from: Got Fish? on June 21, 2014, 11:24:49 PMI make all my stands around 32" seems to be the best height for viewing ...
and maintenance.
I have a terrarium with geckos and it's at 18 inches and I kind of like it. I am trying to figure if it's only me. I have a 25g at 32 inches and I find maintenance a challenge. It was anyway yesterday when I decided it was time to get rid of that Fluval Ascent filter.
I built my 75g stand 34" heigh because I wanted better viewing. But I knew I'd be needing to use a 2-step ladder to reach the bottom back of the tank. But I don't mind.
My 75 and 90 gallon are next to each other and are about the same height. The 90 is on a store bought stand (28" high) and I can't reach the bottom of the 90 without a step stool.
So I guess it would depend on how tall and long your arms are.
Quote from: lucius on June 22, 2014, 12:01:50 PM
My 75 and 90 gallon are next to each other and are about the same height. The 90 is on a store bought stand (28" high) and I can't reach the bottom of the 90 without a step stool.
So I guess it would depend on how tall and long your arms are.
I was eyeing a 90g but it would not fit in the vehicle and delivery was as expensive as the tank itself. I'm only 5'7" at 90g I could snorkel in it.
I suppose I could stack geckos over fish tank.
I'm 5' 8" so I know how you feel.
It's been a few years but I think it was about $60 to have them deliver my 90 and stand. The 75, I picked up when I realized it could fit in my back seat.
Go to any Home depot,you can rent a van for 19.95 for 4 hours
No extra charges for insurance or mileage like UHAUL charges.
I rented their larger cube truck to move my apt.
It cost only 50.00 for 24 hrs.
Quote from: ftan on June 22, 2014, 05:27:16 PM
Go to any Home depot,you can rent a van for 19.95 for 4 hours
No extra charges for insurance or mileage like UHAUL charges.
I rented their larger cube truck to move my apt.
It cost only 50.00 for 24 hrs.
Yes I did that in the past for other stuff. It's just that I was in that "I want it now mood...". Next time maybe. There can never be too many tanks anyway.
I have a pickup and near Ottawa, So if anyone needs a hand let me know, Pay my gas and buy me a timmies and we are all set!
I am lucky I guess. My 90 is on I believe a 28 or 30 inch metal stand, the standard ones and I am just able to reach the whole bottom of the tank. I am about 5 11.
For stands, you want the tank low enough that you can reach in without a stool if possible and high enough that it is nicely viewable. The standard seems to be around 28 to 30 high
Quote from: Ruber on July 24, 2014, 11:09:05 PM
I have a pickup and near Ottawa, So if anyone needs a hand let me know, Pay my gas and buy me a timmies and we are all set!
My wife said no more thanks unless we get a third dog. But I don't know the rule about tank upgrade :P