Hi,
I bought my daughter a Marineland 20-gallon aquarium kit for her birthday (thanks to those who helped me make the decision). Now, we're trying to figure out where to put it. We had planned to place it on her very large, very heavy desk. The aquarium is about 24" x 15" x 12.5". Seems so many people use a stand. I don't see that the affordable stands are all that sturdy. Why wouldn't it work just as well to use a sturdy piece of furniture.Or, I've thought about using Craigslist to find a TV stand (for the old-fashioned heavy tvs) or cabinet with a countertop, or some other heavy piece of furniture. Maybe even a corner Entertainment stand (place for the aquarium and cabinet doors, drawers, etc. for storage). Is there a reason a stand is better? What are the things I need to look for? Finances are tight right now......I can't afford more than about $75. My daughter loves the look of her bedroom...furniture is white, so I'd like to do something compatible since we put so much effort into her bedroom.
Thanks,
Julie
I bought my daughter a Marineland 20-gallon aquarium kit for her birthday (thanks to those who helped me make the decision). Now, we're trying to figure out where to put it. We had planned to place it on her very large, very heavy desk. The aquarium is about 24" x 15" x 12.5". Seems so many people use a stand. I don't see that the affordable stands are all that sturdy. Why wouldn't it work just as well to use a sturdy piece of furniture.Or, I've thought about using Craigslist to find a TV stand (for the old-fashioned heavy tvs) or cabinet with a countertop, or some other heavy piece of furniture. Maybe even a corner Entertainment stand (place for the aquarium and cabinet doors, drawers, etc. for storage). Is there a reason a stand is better? What are the things I need to look for? Finances are tight right now......I can't afford more than about $75. My daughter loves the look of her bedroom...furniture is white, so I'd like to do something compatible since we put so much effort into her bedroom.
Thanks,
Julie