Stands

On average water weighs between 6 and 7 pounds per gallon, so when the weight of the water is combined with gravel or sand, decorations or live rock, lighting, and filter system the weight for larger tanks can be extremely heavy. It is often not safe to use furniture not specifically designed to support an aquarium, due to the weight of the aquarium and design of the furniture it may topple. An aquarium stand designed for use with an aquarium gives the whole setup a nice, tied together appearance and many of the stands provide bookshelves, drawers, or cabinets below.