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Where Should I Put My Aquarium
Fortunately, the load of this weight will be spread over quite an area, so unless the floor is rotten or of dubious quality, you should have no problem, but it is wise to inspect it first. Bear in mind that ground floors are usually stronger than upper floors, so pay particular attention if the tank is going upstairs. Wooden floors can be strengthened by nailing a layer of12mm (0.5in) plywood over the area the tank will occupy. For the question Where to my aquarium? Be careful to check if any sunlight falls where your tank will be situated. There should not be direct fall of sunlight on the aquarium. Excessive light will cause the growth of algae in your aquarium. Algae are primitive plant forms, and although not harmful - in fact, a useful food source for many species of fishes - they can be unsightly if they get out of hand, so pick a spot where direct sunlight will not hit the tank. Next, decide what your aquarium is going to stand on. As mentioned earlier, water is heavy and with the added weight of gravel and rocks, decorated aquarium will need a strong stand. Aquarium stands are available in many forms. Most aquarium shops sell very basic stands made of square steel framework, which are very safe and strong but quite basic in appearance, while some dealers can supply beautiful cabinets in virtually any wood finish and to any size. The choice of aquarium stand is unlimited. Some superb looking stands can be made from stone with built-in sections for hooks, video recorder, stereo units, etc. An aquarium can also make an excellent room divider where room is so large that it needs something to break it into two. If at all possible, place the tank in a warm (but not sunny) position. Nobody wants to spend more money on the invisible commodity -electricity - than is necessary. Park your aquarium at that place where there is an electrical outlet as we have to give them artificial lighting. There should be water source near by your aquarium as water is the basic need for any aquarium. The tank should also he placed where it can be seen and 'got at' without too much trouble. In this trouble where should I put my aquarium? Try to pick a place where you can see it while you are sitting down in an easy chair in the evening. Looking at the tank will become addictive and compulsive, and the last thing you want to do is contort yourself upside-down to see it. Try to make it a feature of the room rather than an afterthought.
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The first thing to do is to decide where should i put my aquarium. This decision requires some thought for several reasons. Firstly, the floor must be strong enough to stand the weight of the finished aquarium, water weighs about 1kg per liter (10Ib per gallon), and as even a small aquarium suitable for a beginner holds about 55 liters (12 gallons), this will weigh 55kg (over 1201b) as a minimum.