Tank Height for viewing
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vanmo92
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The bottom of my tank is at waist level (about 3-3 1/2 ft) and I wish it was higher so I could stand up and look at the tank. But if it was higher it would make it much harder to reach in the tank to clean/feed. So it really depends on what your preference is: easy cleaning, or more enjoyable viewing.
. My 125 is 42" off the ground. I like the height of the 125 much better for viewing.
elegance coral
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These are pics of my DIY stand. I placed the tank at 40" because it wouldn't be viewed from a sitting position. My wifes tank is 32" off the ground so that it can be viewed while sitting down.
corals b 4 bills
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Residental tanks are about 32-36 inches because it's easier to see while sitting down, most commercial tanks are around 48 inches because it's easier to veiw from the standing position.
noobwithatank
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right at 3ft, but the tank its self is 2ft tall.. any taller and it would really be a pain to get ur hand in it. (it already is but its workable)
DaveG99
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My stand I built for ym 125 gallon I had was at 37" at the bottom of the tank. It was abotu perfect. I had to use a step to work in the tank but I dont mind. My 46 gallon Bow front I have I got for free and the stand is only about 29 inches tall and it sucks to try and see in the tank. I have to bend down to look in it.
pledosophy
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36" off the ground, I like it right where it's at.
Der_Iron_Chef
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I'm facing the same dilemma. The problem, in my opinion, is that if you want the open top look (with a hanging pendant or similar), the lighting can be a real b***h that high up, spilling into the rest of the room, blinding you as you look up from the sofa, etc!
Hmmm. *ponders further*
Hmmm. *ponders further*
corals b 4 bills
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If I was to build another stand I would buy the skimmer I wanted first then make sure it would clear first, after that everything else is secondary, reaching into the tank-please most people have to use a step ladder anyway. If you don't have a canopy then that would be something to consider.
xreefermadnessx
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Mine is 36", and the tank is 24" I love where it is because im short.. so i can see it either way
mr pink floyd
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i think 36" is the best, think about it this way, its easier to look down at something than look up....
GuySmilie
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BC, one thing I've learned over the years in putting systems together: I always make my system no taller than the crotch of my arm (the armpit). If it's going to be an open top tank I adjust the stand height accordingly so that the top of the tank is no taller than my armpit.
If there is a canopy involved, same principle - never taller than what allows my hand to comfortably reach the bottom of the tank without using a stool or ladder.
If there is a canopy involved, same principle - never taller than what allows my hand to comfortably reach the bottom of the tank without using a stool or ladder.
My 90 is 42 inches off the floor. I do have to get a step ladder to get into it but I sure do like being able to stand up straight to see in. Plus its an in wall installl so it makes a nicer view from the living room. Its also great that the ole lady gave me my own "fishroom" just to have her living room back.
pic of old tank and placement of new tank.
stand before i boxed it in
finished product
pic of old tank and placement of new tank.
stand before i boxed it in
finished product
